Explore The Secrets To A Long-Distance Relationship

Long-distance relationships require special attention to make them last. You can keep your love alive with these simple tips.

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Relationships take energy, time, and commitment to make them work. Add distance and you double the complications. A committed couple can make a long-distance relationship work if both parties want the connection. If you started in person and then moved away due to jobs or career, you can use the tips to help you stay strongly connected. If you met online and have not yet met, these tips can still help you build a real connection, so when you meet in person you’ll feel the bond immediately.

Try these techniques to keep in touch and help your relationship thrive:

Establish guidelines for contact.

Make it a point to establish guidelines for how you’ll contact each other early in the relationship. One of the most common concerns voiced by couples is working out a schedule.

• Will you call or email each other every day? How about once a week? It’s crucial for both of you are clear on how often you’ll speak with each other so neither of you have mistaken expectations. Expecting a contact and not getting it can lead to hurt feelings.