How to Survive a Long Distance Relationship
As a young man who was terrified of any sort of commitment, I found that I could only allow myself to fall for a girl if she was at least 500 miles away.
The first time, we both genuinely tried to make it work, but things fell apart spectacularly, mostly because we were both too young and immature to handle the distance.
When it comes to surviving the distance, here’s what I’ve learned:
- The longer you are apart, the more these uncertainties can grow into legitimate existential crises.
- Be slow to judge.
- Make communication optional.
- Make sure the Distance is temporary
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How to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work, According to Experts
- Technology Is Your Best Friend
Gottlieb says that long-distance relationships are easier now than ever because we have so many ways to stay connected thanks to technology.
- Be Committed to the Relationship
This applies to everyone involved in long-distance relationships, but is particularly true for people pursuing long-distance relationships in college. It’s important to know that you’re truly committed to a person before wasting precious time.
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Set An End Date
While long-distance love can be a great thing for a finite time, eventually you probably want to be in the same place as your partner.
- Do Stuff Together Even Though You’re Apart
Just because you aren’t physically in the same place doesn’t mean you can’t have fun together. Plan a movie night together via Skype where you can watch the same movie even when you’re in different places.
- Make Fun Plans
Delight in the details of what the two of you will do the next time you see each other. “Plan your next weekend together. Make it a ritual to talk about the fun things you’ll do together.
- Set Clear Rules and Boundaries
Don’t do anything you wouldn’t want the other person to see on social media.
7 things to know for making long distance work
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Where do we see this going?
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How long do we expect to be long distance?
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Who moves?
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How often will we be in touch? How?
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What are our thoughts on exchanging explicit texts, pictures, or videos?
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How often will we be visiting each other?
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Don’t forget to get physical
I am looking forward loyalty honesty and friendship for long term relationship
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