Many people fear and believe that long distance relationships never work but this is really not the case.
Friends and relatives will always discourage it but the truth of the matter is that long distance relationships can be much more fun as compared to those who are close, the saying, absence makes the heart grow fonder applies here.
The following are tips of making long distance relationship work.
1. Set rules to manage your relationship; both of you need to be clear with what you expect of your relationship. This ensures none of you does things that will annoy the other party. This ensures security in your relationship.
2. Try communicating regularly; ensuring you greet your partner every. Update them on your life and the daily activities. Exchange pictures, clips and photos of you. This will ensure you feel each other’s presence even in their absence. This also makes your partner feel loved.
3. Avoid situations that will make your partner insecure; don’t go to clubs and parties without informing your partner. Don’t cover-up some activities that your partner may feel insecure about it for when they find it may cause suspicions which may ruin your trust.
4. Make visits; visits are the highlight of long distance relationships especially after the waiting and abstinence. Try to create time to visit your partner often and when you can’t make explain to your partner why you didn’t and when you will see them.
5. Stay honest with each other; talk about your feelings, fear jealousy insecurities. Discuss problems together and try solving out issues together. Be open and honest at all times. Don’t cheat on your partner to satisfy your anxieties.
6. Know each other’s schedules; it is helpful to know each other’s timetable so as to adequately make a call or send a text at the right time. This also helps you plan on visits without inconveniencing each other.
With these few tips, your relationship is bound to last and even lead to marriage. Try it out!