Keeping Your Long-Distance Relations Healthy

Nobody says long-distance relationships are easy. Things can get even more unbearable when it comes to situations such as loneliness and jealousy. However, there are many helpful methods you can use to maintain long-distance relationships:

- You don't have to talk every second with your partner. Two people from different cities or countries don't need to spend 10 hours a day on phone calls to stay in touch. The thought “If there is a distance between us, then let's fix the situation over the phone” is not entirely correct. As the old saying goes, "Too much talk leads to quick separation." Simply put, the habit of casual communication tires both parties, and this fatigue adds tediousness to the relationship.
- You need to use the situation as an opportunity. If you want to live together in the future, you must first experience what it is like to live separately. Consider long-distance relationships as a kind of experience. As the Chinese proverb says, "Real gold is not afraid of fire." Instead of thinking that distances are separated, it is better to believe that the experience will strengthen love. Emotionally being together in different worlds is more valuable than being together in different worlds.
- You need to understand your expectations well. Partners should clearly state what they expect from each other in the process of this relationship. For example, if you don't want each other to go to concerts or to the movies with other men/women, you need to indicate this. Transparency is the main principle of relationships, especially long-distance relationships.
- You need to be creative in communication. “Good morning” and “good night” are irreplaceable for relationships. However, it is possible to send each other stories of what each does during the day. It is worth using tools such as sound recording, video, photography. Attention to communication makes the other person feel loved.
- Better to avoid "sensitive" situations. If someone is going to a club or just having a drink with a group of friends at night, then the partner will not be very happy with this situation! In this case, it is either better not to say anything, or to notify your soul mate in advance. A sketchy statement may raise unnecessary suspicion on the other party.
- You can do similar things together. You can play the same game together or watch the same series. You can go for a video walk together. You can read the same book and then discuss it over the phone. Any relationship needs material to talk about. Otherwise, the couple will find that after the first "sweet months" they have nothing to talk about.
- Honesty is essential. It is worth talking with your soul mate about your fears, worries, misfortunes. No matter how a person tries to hide his emotions, after a while they will appear. You don't have to try to fight everything alone. If problems are resolved before they get deeper, it is easy to return; but if you delay for a long time, there will be no turning back.

And yet, regular meetings are important in any relationship. Both parties can meet monthly, quarterly, or possibly once a year. It is better to try to date your lover as much as the budget allows. You can buy tickets in advance. In this way, transport costs, which are a heavy burden on long-distance connections, will be minimized. Better to come up with a ritual at these meetings. Things like eating in a nice restaurant on the first evening or spending time at home are ideal.