Monday, June 29, 2009

Maintaining a Long-Distance Relationship

How to make a long distance relationship work needs effort and commitment on both parties. It is not easy to maintain a good relationship and it is even harder if the relationship is long distance.

However, if you really want to make a relationship work, it does not matter whether you are living on both ends of the earth.
If you are in a long distance relationship, it is necessary to make extra effort. You must set clear parameters in your relationship including knowing the level of your commitment.

You must define whether you are dating exlusively or non exlusively. Are you just dating? Are you already in the boyfriend and girlfriend stage? Determining your relationship can be quite awkward and difficult at first but it is important to know where you stand.

Always keep your communication lines open. Talk over the phone everyday, send email to each other or send text messages. Long distance relationships need more nourishing than the ordinary relationships in order to maintain and establish emotional connection.

You do not have to have deep conversations all the time. The important thing is that you do not let one day to pass without reassuring each other that you care. With the internet, it is much easier to chat with your loved one and see them through webcams.

Being far from each other should not restrict you from doing things together. Even if you are oceans apart, you can still enjoy each other’s company. You can talk over the phone while watching your favorite movie at the same time. Both of you can listen to music while chatting.

And remember, trust your partner, never have doubts in your heart.

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