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When it comes to love, distance doesn't actually matter.You can be miles apart but how you treat one another counts a lot.

There are certain rules you can apply so that your love story works.But essentially, communication and trust are the core values to keep the relationship going.

Here are the things you need to do, to spice up your long distance relationship.

Communicate.

Look for a way of including your boyfriend or girlfriend in your life.Talk to each other as if you were physically together. Call them every day.

Employ occasional chats such as Skype or video chats, if they're several miles away.Ask them random details about their day or come up with discussion topics that create emotional intimacy.

Commit yourself.

Give them all the attention you may also need in return.Don't be on the fence about the relationship because you think they're dating somebody else, wherever they are.

Focus on each other and reflect on the relationship. Air out any trouble that may affect the relationship.

Trust them.

Trust is a must in any relationship.To achieve that, talk about the things that can be a problem in your relationship.

You don't have to be anxious about what your partner may be doing.

But if you're a jealousy animal, a long distance relationship is not your right fit.But you've to be assured that your partner's time is spent far away from you, likely with people you don't know.

Plan to meet them.

Have surprise visits even if it will cost you a fortune. You can do that once in a while but once is enough.