March 24, 2009
Long-Distance Relationship Tip(s)
All relationships take hard work, time, and energy, and long-distance relationships (LDRs) are no exception. LDRs are difficult – arguably more difficult than proximal relationships because you see the person less frequently, which makes good communication more challenging. Communication is the key to all good relationships, and takes extra planning when you live far apart. Phone communication and skype is more personal than emails and texts, although those are nice fillers when there’s no time to talk. Time constraints can put a lot of strain on communication within the relationship – so if there’s no time for an hour-long conversation, sending a text shows you care and are thinking about the other person. Seeing each other less often means that time together is precious, so make it count. Plan some activities such as watching movies, going to restaurants, and spending time outdoors if the weather’s nice, but leave some time unstructured to just be together. Be wary of open relationships – they often self-destruct because jealousy, to some extent, is inevitable. There are several tips here, but the most important is to be honest and open with the other person, and keep closely in touch.
