9 Simple Tips To Succeed In Your Long Distance Relationship

Many people are under the impression that long-distance relationships are a waste of time because they will never work out.

People who love you may discourage you because they only want what is best for you, and they may think that you will only end up getting hurt. Your best friends might be telling you to end the relationship before it starts getting serious.

Essentially, everyone says you’re just setting yourself up for heartbreak and that you shouldn’t be giving this long-distance relationship thing a chance.

Of course, there is some truth to what they say. Long distance relationships are not easy. But even “regular” couples who are not in a long-distance relationship still fail.

The thing is, in love, you can never be sure what the future will bring. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the risk. In fact, among the many things life can offer you, love is the one thing you should ALWAYS be willing to risk.

Yes, there are many downsides to being in a long distance relationship, but it brings with it a very unique set of benefits as well.

For example, couples in long-distance relationships tend to be more appreciative of even the simplest of things. They know that whatever time they spend in each other’s presence will be unique, and they never take it for granted.

But that doesn’t take away the steep climb these couples have to face. And to help you on your journey, here are some tips you should probably keep close by if you really want your relationship to be successful.

1. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to engage in constant communication.

Even talking to each other once a day is enough for you to catch up on each other’s lives. Just because you’re far away doesn’t mean you have to compensate by texting every second.

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2. Take this phase of your relationship as a learning opportunity.

See this as a test of your love and your bond as a couple. If you are able to overcome those very undesirable miles of distance in your relationship, chances are you will be able to conquer any challenge that comes your way over time!

3. Always set ground rules so you can manage your expectations as a couple.

It is important that you are always communicating your needs, feelings and expectations in a consistent way so that no one feels cheated. If you are feeling dissatisfied, speak up. Don’t expect your partner to be a mind reader, because it’s even more impossible to do this on a cell phone.

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4. Innovate the way you communicate.

In this modern age, you have a plethora of options at your disposal. You can video chat from time to time. You can make daily phone calls. Exchange random text messages. You can even send each other some emails. The point is to be creative and innovate as much as possible.

5. Avoid inaccurate situations as much as possible.

If you know that staying at the bar late at night makes your partner uncomfortable, then don’t stay out late. It’s not that you’re trying to control yourself. It’s just that you want to avoid possible points of unnecessary conflict in your relationship. You don’t want to add more friction to your relationship at this point.

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6. Try to do things “together” to simulate that sense of camaraderie and connection in your relationship.

Try to learn the same hobbies even if you are far from each other. Read the same books. Watch the same series. Shop online together. Be creative and relate in every way possible.

7. Always make it a point to visit each other whenever possible.

Of course, there are many things to consider, like time and finances; and that’s why you need to be smart about it.

8. Always keep your goals in mind.

Be visionary. Know that the situation you are in is only temporary and that you are working towards the ideal state of your relationship which is marriage.

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9. Make it a point to always be honest with each other.

It can be very easy to lie to your partner when they are away from you. But resist that temptation. No healthy relationship can be built on a lie.

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