Long Distance Relationships can be tasking and difficult but at the same time, it can be enjoyable and loving depending on the individuals involved in it.
There are some challenges associated to Having a partner who is not physically accessible due to location.
However, Here are some tips on how to survive in a Distance Relationship.
1. COMMUNICATION
No Relationship can withstand the test of time without proper communication. An effective Communication can help build your connection and intimacy for each other. It’s very important to communicate your differences, your likes and dislikes, and talk about what you want from each other in your relationship while you are distanced. Make sure you discuss extensively including how you deal with side distractions from colleagues at work and loneliness at times.
2. AVOID JEALOUSY
It’s normal to act protective over what matters the most to us especially when they are not around, your thoughts run away by sending so many wrong pictures in your mind and in this case, it’s required that you trust your partner enough.
3. CREATE TIME FOR EACH OTHER.
This is very vital if you must survive in a distance relationship. Be sure to have time to check up on each other no matter how busy you are, especially at every end of the day. Create at least 30 mins of your time to call just to catch up with what’s really happening in each other’s life.
4. APPRECIATE TECHNOLOGY
Having an advanced world with technology is very easy and smart.
Courtesy of technology, you can send messages, you can chat, you can video call each other, you can also access social media which enables you to upload pictures with your memories saved in it.
5. HAVE A COMMON GOAL
Though you may not be together, you should have the same goal and purpose. This will help you have the same voice in oneness. Try as much as you can to be creative in sharing the same ideas or goals so as to talk about it even when you are distanced.
6. DISCUSS YOUR FUTURE TOGETHER
Nothing is as beautiful as discussing the future with the person you love or want to spend your life with. Discuss about your goals for marriage, engaged as future couples.
Discuss with each other the time that will be convenient for you two to plan a wedding.
7. BE OPEN TO EACH OTHER
Honesty in a relationship is really important. Do not hide anything from each other, make a promise to each other to always be open without feeling embarrassed about anything going on in your life. You should never feel scared to voice your thoughts and emotions to each other when apart.
8. BE POSITIVE
You will never get to experience The Joy and satisfaction that comes with being positive in all situations. Keep seeing light at the end of the tunnel even when it doesn’t look like it, especially in times of trials and challenges.
9. RENEW YOUR LOVE EACH DAY
This is very simple, always make each other Know how much you are in love. A day should never end without professing love to each other either by Text msg or By phone calls.
10. GIVE YOURSELF A HAPPY LIFE
Find every means possible to make yourself happy especially when you are not together. Never wait to be together before you can be happy or enjoy your life because you will end up being frustrated. Create a loving atmosphere for yourself while it lasts.
Note: Relationships never make people happy, you are responsible for your own happiness so always find means to make yourself happy and enjoy your life till you meet again.
