With the advancing globalization, where people from different countries meet in all corners of the world or meet online, the number of couples who have long distance relationships is also increasing.
Opinions about such relationships vary.
In any case, there are many couples who prove that such relationships can work well. But how to manage a long-distance relationship?
Have daily contact
Everyday communication builds trust in relationships and increases awareness of each other.
You don't have to spend the whole day together every day, or have dinner together, or go to bed together.
Exchanging at least a few short messages or good morning wishes should be the order of the day for couples.
Enjoy interesting things
With prolonged separation and infrequent meetings, routine threatens to creep into your previously enthusiastic story.
Short sentences like "What did you eat today" begin to multiply, but without any more serious interest.
So make sure you have common topics of conversation - watch a new movie or TV series, read a book, or listen to a new album by your favorite artist.
Alternatively, everyone can go to a similar institution in their city (local museum, gallery).
Not only will you have something to discuss, but being interested in the same things will further deepen your sense of belonging to your partner.
Don't give unnecessary reasons for jealousy
Everyone gets jealous from time to time, and when it comes to long-distance relationships, there is an excess of jealousy, especially if a person does not know about the life of his double, and this constant uncertainty can play out various scenarios in his head.
Therefore, it is important to inform each other with whom we will be spending our free time, and not to give overly vague information.
Even long distance relationships need romance
By the time you get to know each other, add at least a little romance. Sweet words, a candlelit dinner together via video chat will strengthen your relationship at a distance. A surprise in the form of an unexpected visit on the weekend when your other half has a day off can also be a joy.
Live your daily life
Dependency on a relationship, especially one that is long distance, can create an uncomfortable amount of pressure between partners.
It is worth living with your own interests, work, hobbies or meetings with friends and enjoying your space and freedom, which, on the contrary, you will not be able to afford if you start living together.
Share your problems
Some people tend not to burden their significant other with negative feelings and incidents. However, reunion can be an unpleasant surprise later.
Trust your partner with everything that happens to you, so that your interlocutor knows about your joys, sorrows, and life situations, because this will bring you closer together
Don't communicate only in writing
Try a variety of ways to communicate, preferably via video chat or at least phone.
Long distance relationships can lead to communication that would normally only occur in writing via text, email or online messaging.
It is important to try to follow these 7 tips if you decide to try a long-distance relationship, because otherwise it may turn out to be far from the most pleasant and joyful moment in life, which you will not even want to remember later.
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Expert: Arkhipova Julia
