If this is your first time in a long distance relationship, chances are you may think that there is certain secrets about how to make one of them work. But if you follow our golden rules, it will give your relationship the best chance possible.
Tell Your Partner Everything
The greatest secret on how to make long distance relationships work? Having no secrets at all. Reveal everything and don't keep anything what-so-ever from one another. It is best practice to communicate things that could cause problems in the relationship even if you sleep in the same bed, and it's still the same with a long distance relationship.
Have A Strong Foundation of Trust
Possibly the most vital rule for long distance couples is trust. Before making the commitment, you should evaluate how much you trust your partner and set out the parameters of the relationship. If you're married you should already have a strong sense of trust for each other, and so building upon that trust with healthy communication will only build it further.
Make Long Term Plans
I've found that planning out the next trip to see each other before the current one has ended has really helped to give couples something to look forward to. That being said, couples should also think very hard about their future together. If you both aren't planning for the long term, it's likely to get extremely thin extremely fast.
Let Your Feelings Be Known
It's not advisable to keep your feelings inside. If you're not happy with your significant other, make them aware of it. Don't keep it all inside for fear of harming the relationship. They will more than likely want to be there for you, and a relationship is something that the both of you have to work on. The measures we advise taking are to address the issue, understand the issue, then agree on the best way to conquer the problem together.
Communicate With One Another
Another crucial rule to a successful long distance relationship is communication. Always remember, communication is key! Download a free internet phone service and make sure you leave time to talk every single day. Call, text and make your loved one a part of your life.
Have Long Distance Dates
Planning a few internet dates in a long distance relationship can be very beneficial during those long periods apart from each other. Distance dates can be anything from star gazing over the phone to a romantic Skype dinner date. Remember to be imaginative and you will always keep your sweetheart interested.
Tell Your Partner Everything
The greatest secret on how to make long distance relationships work? Having no secrets at all. Reveal everything and don't keep anything what-so-ever from one another. It is best practice to communicate things that could cause problems in the relationship even if you sleep in the same bed, and it's still the same with a long distance relationship.
Have A Strong Foundation of Trust
Possibly the most vital rule for long distance couples is trust. Before making the commitment, you should evaluate how much you trust your partner and set out the parameters of the relationship. If you're married you should already have a strong sense of trust for each other, and so building upon that trust with healthy communication will only build it further.
Make Long Term Plans
I've found that planning out the next trip to see each other before the current one has ended has really helped to give couples something to look forward to. That being said, couples should also think very hard about their future together. If you both aren't planning for the long term, it's likely to get extremely thin extremely fast.
Let Your Feelings Be Known
It's not advisable to keep your feelings inside. If you're not happy with your significant other, make them aware of it. Don't keep it all inside for fear of harming the relationship. They will more than likely want to be there for you, and a relationship is something that the both of you have to work on. The measures we advise taking are to address the issue, understand the issue, then agree on the best way to conquer the problem together.
Communicate With One Another
Another crucial rule to a successful long distance relationship is communication. Always remember, communication is key! Download a free internet phone service and make sure you leave time to talk every single day. Call, text and make your loved one a part of your life.
Have Long Distance Dates
Planning a few internet dates in a long distance relationship can be very beneficial during those long periods apart from each other. Distance dates can be anything from star gazing over the phone to a romantic Skype dinner date. Remember to be imaginative and you will always keep your sweetheart interested.
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