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Making a long distance relationship work can be hard but there are few couples who stand the test of time and end up in a happy marriage.

For this type of relationship to work, a few things must be put in place by both of you.

You both need to maintain open lines of communication, a successful relationship requires both parties to put the effort in time and attention, especially when you are both far apart, constant communication is necessary to feel like you are part of that person's life.

Embracing technology advancements will help you keep up in each other's lives.

Make the most of any time that both of you get together, this will always remind you why you formed the relationship and help keep both of you in check.

Doing this will also maintain the spark of physical attraction between the both of you.