Good Long Distance Relationship Advice

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By bmukherjii

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Whenever you start a long distance relationship, just keep in mind a wonderful quote from Thomas Fuller which says, “Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.”

It has been found that millions of marriages in the United States are long distance ones and many more millions are there who are into a long distance relationship out of circumstances.

What may be the reasons for a long distance relationship?

Now-a-days, many women have entered the workplace and to pursue their career they have to get transferred to outside cities for a lucrative job option. If the husband is in the military, then the chances of getting transferred to remote places are quite frequent. Moreover, if the couple is doing their higher studies, then one may get transferred to some better college for further studies.

Tips for maintaining a long distance relationship

Remember that long distance relationship is like travelling sound. The intensity decreases with the increase in distance travelled. But if you follow some of the following tips, I think chances are better that your spouse will be yours, whatever may be the distance.

If you're in a long distance relationship

What methods do you use to communicate to your partner?

  • Phone
  • Email
  • Instant messaging
  • Texting
  • Webcam
  • Letters
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a) Agree on the next meeting schedule when you part

When you are getting separated, always plan your next schedule of meeting as that will keep the rays of hope and the excitement alive. If you do not fix up your next date of meeting, then the frustration may increase and that may have a negative impact on the relationship.

b) Maintain the schedule of communication

Maintaining the proper and regular schedule of communication is very important in this regard. Please remember one thing in this aspect. The quantity and quality of information is very important with your spouse during this time. While speaking always try to go deep into his or her problems and discuss it with closer interest and try to give some useful tips which may help you to come out of this problem. If possible, try to see the same TV serial which your partner enjoys as that may encourage some good communication between the two.

Whenever you hang up the phone, always tell her when you are going to speak next. In any case, if you find that you are unable to strict to that pre-scheduled time, always give her some advance information. Otherwise the partner will wait for your call and when she will see that the phone call did not arrive, cracks will start appearing..and I am telling you guy that this is going to be the beginning of some serious trouble for you. Since it is a long distance relationship, it will be really difficult for you to mend the gap from a distance place.

How often do you talk on the phone to your bf/gf?

  • We do not use the phone
  • More than once per day
  • Once per day
  • Once every 2-3 days
  • Once every 4-5 days
  • Once every 6-7 days
  • Once every 2 weeks
  • Once every 3-4 weeks
  • Less than once per month
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c) Make short unplanned visits

Another thing you must keep in mind is the factor that nothing can replace the power of smell and touch in love. So, whenever you get some extended weekends, always try to make a short trip to meet your partner. Always keep the feeling in her mind that she is very much important to you and really care about her feelings whatever may be the distance.

Always try to send some physical presents on the days which are special to both of you. Send some flowers or a ring on his or her birthday through numerous online stores.

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Samir Illathodi 2 months ago

Great tips! This will help me for sure, although I don't have long distance GF, I have a High School Friend ( ;) ) Whom I still keep callin....... Gonna try some of these... And the quote at first is really true..... Nice Hub. Keep In Touch.

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bmukherjii Hub Author 2 months ago

Are you sure?? Is she really just a friend of yours ;)..?? however, I wish best of luck to both of you :)

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Samir Illathodi 2 months ago

We don't know whether we are in love or not, but we care a lot each other.... May be a 'deep friendship'..... I don't know :))

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alisha4u 2 months ago

These tips might help sometimes, not always.....The distance and the difference between the couple can deteriorate the relationship...

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sankari.nayagam 2 months ago

Nice tips! Distance really matters in a relationship. Can really feel that when staying abroad away from your family!!!

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