Dating can be hard enough when your relationship is based on normal circumstances and you’re given every opportunity to see each other. When you throw a few twists into the equation and add distance to your love life you’re bound to wind up with a few unresolved issues. This means putting in that much more effort to make it work and keep communication flowing consistently. Unfortunately, there’s no sure fire way to perfect a romance of this nature and no guide book to follow with guaranteed results. That being said, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that you’ve tried your best and streamline things in the process.
Plan Your Next Visit Early
One way to keep your partner happy and make your life a little bit easier all at the same time is to preplan your trips to see each other long before they’re due. It might even be a good idea to book a few trips at a time so that you have a real schedule of when you’ll be able to make time for one another. This makes it much easier to say goodbye when it’s time to leave. And nobody feels left out if the other hasn’t made time for his/her partner in his/her life due to work and social obligations because there’s plenty of time to change plans. Askmen.com says:
Saying goodbye at the end of a visit is a lot easier when you already have another to look forward to.
This also gives you something to smile about at the end of a visit rather than something to scowl or cry over, which ultimately makes the experience more enjoyable.
Find A Way To Talk
It can be hard to find ways to keep in touch and even more difficult to keep those methods of communication exciting, which is why you’ve got to explore alternate methods of talk, rather than just turning to the telephone whenever you’ve got a long distance date. Sheknows.com writes:
Using other modes of communication will keep you and your partner close even though you’re technically far away from each other.
With the invention of the internet and high tech computers came the ability to talk to people from thousands of miles away; not only talk to, but see as well, with video chat and web cams. One way to spice up a relationship and make it seem less like you’re just good pen pals or phone buddies is to make your calls via webcam whenever possible. This gives the illusion that you’re closer to one another and allows you to turn those sexy conversations into something a little more tangible.
Keep It Equal
Make the effort to keep things equal when it comes to travel, even if one of you tends to make more than the other. Whether the person making more money helps purchase the ticket for the other to visit, or you manage on your own, it’s really important that nobody feels resentful or as though their work and private life are less valued.
Don’t Go To Bed Angry
Couples argue, whether they’re hundreds of miles away or sitting in the same room together. This doesn’t mean the relationship is doomed, and in some cases it can even be the sign of a passionate romance. Of course, there are things to keep in mind when tempers flare, and forgiving and moving past these problems is the most important, especially before bedtime. Diana Vilibert of Marie Claire expresses:
Going to bed angry is a bad enough feeling to start with, but couple that with hundreds or thousands of miles between you and you have a recipe for disaster.
You don’t want to leave somebody feeling worried that your relationship is in jeopardy overnight. If you lived in the same house you could talk later when you’re less angry, or have a makeup kiss in the morning, but from far away you’ve got to find other ways to resolve things and let your partner know that you love them and reassure them that things are okay despite the upset.
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