How to Make a Long Distance Relationship Work?
ღ Ask the important questions at the onset, to make sure you are both clear on the parameters of the relationship.
ღ Consider using Skype video chat calls every day or as often as possible, text messaging, phone calls and email every day.
ღ Communicate in some way every day, more than once if possible.
ღ Pursue common interests, even if it means pursuing them apart.
ღ Avoid the temptation to be controlling.
ღ Talk about your future together.
ღ Avoid jealousy and be trusting.
ღ Give them a personal object of yours so in a time of need, when they miss you, they are able to hold on to something that once belonged to you.
ღ Work towards a balanced relationship between partners.
LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
Most people will tell you that long distance relationships are a LOT of work. Most people will tell you that long-distance romances are not worth it. Most people? They’re wrong.
Here’s why long-distance relationships can be amazing:
- Rather than rely on physical cues, in a long distance relationship, you learn to rely on proper communication skills to get your message across.
- Long distance relationships make you truly appreciate the moments you spend together in the same zip code.
- Because you rely so heavily on communication to keep the two of you a couple, you can learn to express your feelings to your partner. This is a difficult task for many.
- You don’t have the luxury of picking fights because you had a bad day. Instead, you learn to pick and choose the things that do matter to you and discuss those openly — not in the heat of the moment.
- As most long distance relationships depend on things like email, instant messaging, and texting, you’re less likely to say something while you’re flaming angry. Instead, you have the time and space to think about the words BEFORE you type them.
- You don’t have to see the annoying parts of your partner as much — his dirty socks, his inability to put the toilet seat down. You usually get to see his best side.
- With services like G+ hangouts, Skype, and Facetime, you still get to spend time face-to-face with your partner, even if you’re not physically in the same place.
- You learn to be honest — even when it makes your partner unhappy. The best relationships have a foundation in honesty, and that need is even more important when you’re long distance.
- You have the space to figure out what really matters to you in a partnership. Is it sex? Is it commitment? Is it shared hobbies?
- A long distance romance allows you to strengthen your commitment to your partner. It’s a great way to figure out how much you mean to each other.
“Baby, I love to hear you talk.”
Whenever we are video calling, I really want to jump out from your computer screen and hug you.
“The few hours I spend with you are worth the thousand hours I spend without you.”
“I miss you so much, I wish I can talk to you 24/7”
Special Day Ideas For LDR
Candlelit Dinner Over Skype - Get some candles for atmosphere and get some and play romantic music as background and cook something and dress up yourself.
Make A Video Message - You can record a short video clip up and make sure about what you can say in the video. With a little creativity, there is a lot you can say. It doesn’t even need to be long, only few seconds or mintues are also enough.
Gifts Ordered Online - There is a huge selection of online stores that you can order just about anything for Valentines gifts. Example: www.gifts.com or www.boldloft.com
Handcrafted Valentines Day Card - Sure, love letters to one another is cute, but making a special card for your lover is even better. Nowadays you don’t even need to make it yourself, you can let someone else do the work for you. You can send a personalized, handmade Valentines Day card through a service. You send them the note and they’ll create the card customized just for your. Example: www.kahnoodle.com or www.giftcardmall.com
