To many people, a long-distance relationship is a no-go field. Many that are still in it, find it challenging to manage. The common assumption is that, out of sight, it's out of mind. Two people, once deeply in love but separated by distance, can begin to fall apart if they are incapable to handle the distance between them.
No joke, long-distance relationship isn't really easy to sustain. The gap is sure to have a toll on the relationship. It may be challenging, but it also has its benefits.
One obvious benefit of a long-distance relationship is that they've been required to communicate more at a time. Individuals in a long-distance relationship have enough opportunities to get to know each other better, which will help to improve their love and relationships.
It is therefore good to see the distance separating them as an opportunity to develop a greater connection, instead of having thought that the distance will separate them. Your love will grow through information exchange and longing for suspense.
Here are some of the 11 ways to keep the fire burning in a long-distance relationship.
1. Get a good messaging app.
Communication is crucial to the success of any relationship , particularly in a long-distance relationship. It 's crucial that you have a good messaging app on your phone that enables interactions beyond words and emoticons. A good app will allow you to communicate more, including emotions , thoughts, photographs and video clips.
2. Communicate creatively on a regular basis, and don't forget to update your partner about new friends and family.
Communication is the essential ingredient in a long-distance relationship. To maintain the flames of love burning in a long-distance relationship, you have to connect several times a day. Ensure that you say "good morning" and "good night."It's is very important. At the end of the day before you go to sleep, make sure you take the time to update your partner on your day and, in particular, on new friends and family. Don't forget to think about all the people you spent quality time with throughout the day. This will eliminate any harm that can be done by gossip. Gossip is one of the assassins in a long-distance relationship.
The amount of innocent time you spent with a family member or casual acquaintance of opposite sex, maybe misconstrued, if it gets to your partner's ear through a third party. To spice up the relationship, give each other pictures, audio clips and short videos from time to time. Your spouse should feel loved and encouraged by this effort.
3. In your need for communication, respect each other's schedules.
Although communication is important to the success of the relationship, being over-possessive is one of the killers of long-distance relationships. There's a temptation to want to communicate every hour of the day to make up for the distance. Unfortunately, that is not possible.
If the other person can not be on the same page as them, unwarranted friction and questions can arise as to when the relationship will ultimately end. To stop this, you need to know when your partner is busy, and when he is safe to do so, and to respect him. Try always to respect the time zone discrepancy. If you want a fire to burn, less is enough. Don't press needlessly for more time.
4. Pay attention to the specifics and listen to them.
Communication is important to any relationship, as I said before. To order to make your long-distance relationship work, you must pay close attention to every aspect of your conversation. Make sure you listen to this and understand it all.
Effective listening is more than just silence at the other end of the line. It actively listens, asks, answers questions when appropriate, offers ideas and recalls what happened the day before. It's an intentional desire to be part of each other's lives.
5.Be positive about your relationship and trust your partner.
Insecurity is a deadly killer in a long-distance relationship. It can lead to unwanted calls , texts and needless stress. You need to trust your partner and trust that your partnership will survive the time test. Suspicion brings tension to your communication, and it will no longer be fun or engaging. Relationships
6. Do similar things together.
One way to keep you men on the same level and in touch is to do similar things. In doing so, you build some mutual experiences even though you live apart, which will reinforce your bond. It could be reading the same books, watching the same movies , listening to the same music, the same news, etc.
7. Give your partner a pet name .
Also had a pet name keeps love going, and there's power in memento. It's a little pendant, a pin, a keychain, a set of songs and videos, or a bottle of fragrance. Mementoes is going to give your friend something tangible to keep in memory of you.
8. Be honest and never lie to your partner
It will help your partner understand you better. Don't try to deal with things all by yourself. It is better to share the problem at its initial stage than when it is too late. Remember, a problem shared is a problem half solved.
9. Enjoy your alone time and your time with your friends and family.
Honesty is essential to a long-distance relationship. Do not even lie to your partner. No matter how good a liar you are, you can never hide all of them absolutely, one day it will eventually emerge, and that will damage your relationship. Also, feel free to share your feelings of anxiety, insecurity, envy, apathy, whatever.One of the key reasons why long-distance relationships fail is that people end up having their partner more time. With no one to hug, kiss, and cuddle, you may begin to feel unbearably lonely to the point where you might be willing to give up your relationship for a closer but less meaningful alternative. The answer is to fill the hole in your heart with love for you.
When you wish you had a partner with you, substitute that with a sense of fullness derived from your self-love. Not only will it relieve the stress of your relationship, but it will also make you more full. Another choice is to spend more time with friends and family.
10. Understand that it could take months or years until the two of you will be together again.
You can't be sure about the potential. Know, you 're not even in charge of the future. Your goal could be to get together again after a couple of months. What if it's not due to circumstances outside your control. Holding your mind open will allow you to deal with these challenges if they do occur.
You need to accept this reality as hard as it is. The sooner you can recognize that the more likely your long-distance partnership is to be successful.
11. Forgive, listen and pray.
It's just what the Lord holds that is protected. Spend time praying for your partner and your friendship from time to time. Trust God to hold your partner and He's going.
May the Lord grant you understanding. Hmm. Hmm
If you've ever been in, or are still in, a long-distance relationship, please share with us how you made it work.
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