How To Maintain A Long Distance Relationship

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Relationships are wonderful, but they can also be very challenging. The challenges they pose are even more pronounced in long-distance relationships in which partners are apart geographically and are still required to stay connected emotionally. That is why how to maintain a long-distance relationship is a question that has at one time or the other lingered in the minds of many.

The reality of the times we live in is that most times even married couples get to be apart for days, weeks, months, even years owing to the nature of their jobs, health issues, or other outstanding cases. So for those who find themselves in such situations how to maintain a long-distance relationship is a question they must answer if their relationship will at least have the hope of being successful.

In this article, I will be answering the question how to maintain a long-distance relationship by talking about- starting a long-distance relationship, long-distance relationship problems, long-distance relationship statistics, how to maintain a long-distance relationship with your boyfriend, romantic ideas long-distance relationships require, long-distance relationship questions, long-distance relationship activities and I will share with you some long distance relationship quotes to encourage you in your journey of love.

 

Starting A Long-Distance Relationship

Starting a long-distance relationship is probably one of the hardest decisions a person might have to make. The reason is simple- long-distance relationships are very demanding. After you decide to enter one, the realities of its very nature start to dawn on you- your partner will not always be there in person for you to lean on, confide in or share special moments with and you will somehow have to hang on there counting days, weeks and months, waiting for the time you will both get to reunite.

This most times will make you feel alone and wonder if you are doing the right thing. Sometimes it could get so bad that you start to think you are acting foolish. But not to worry, every relationship has its ups and downs, and long-distance relationships are no exception.

You only have to prepare yourself ahead of time because you and your partner will have lots of misunderstandings owing primarily to the distance between you two, you will worry a lot, and might not have many people on your side, who will encourage your decision, this might most times leave you feeling alone and in times when your partner is probably not communicating like before, you start to feel your partner does not longer find you interesting enough and is probably seeking solace elsewhere.

But if you anticipate most of these hurdles and ahead of time device solutions to them, your relationship will thrive.

 

Long-Distance Relationship Problems

Like I already said before, long-distance relationships have their fair share of problems. But not to worry, these problems have solutions and can be fixed depending on the willingness of both partners to address them. Below are four common problems associated with long-distance relationships and their solutions.

 

1.  Misunderstanding

Owing to the distance between you and your partner there is a high tendency to misunderstand each other when you communicate. This used to happen to my husband and me a lot when we were in different states as a result of our jobs. During those times I used to find talking to him quite frustrating because even in times when I wanted to share a joke, he would probably mistake it for a subtle insult. I had to start thinking through my words before uttering them and avoiding sensitive issues to cut down on our then frequent quarrels.

 

Solution

Always let your partner know how you feel and never get tired of communicating, however frustrating it might seem.

 

2.  Feeling Of Loneliness

Most people have their partners with them, so when you have issues with your long-distance partner few can truly relate with your feelings and encourage you. Also, there are times when you just want to enjoy the physical company of your partner and their absence can leave you feeling alone and angry

Solution

Whenever you feel alone, try hanging out with friends and having a good time, then call your partner to tell him how much you miss him and look forward to seeing him again.

 

3.  Lack Of Trust

Long-distance relationships sometimes put a strain on the trust partners have for each other because while you are on one side of the world living your life, without your partner knowing exactly what is happening with you, except for the things you say, he or she too is on the other side doing same. That sometimes leaves you wondering – does my partner have someone else and is just playing me? The high rate of infidelity in relationships around us makes this feeling even worse.

 

Solution

Surprise your partner by visiting when he or she least expects. But most importantly never get tired of expressing your feelings to your partner, so you can both device a means to make each other feel better. Also, call and send messages a lot to stay on your partner’s mind always.

 

4.  Feeling Of Detachment

Long-distance relationships have a high tendency to be boring owing to their routine nature. That is why partners in this kind of relationship will sometimes not feel like calling, or even in times when they call, have little or nothing to say to each other because they seem to have said it all.

 

Solution

Try to spice things up, especially when you both start noticing these feelings. Take some time out to be with each other and have a good time together. Create memories that can last you both sometime before the bad feeling of detachment starts creeping in again. Also, try to be unpredictable and spontaneous. Send plenty of unexpected texts and letters, messages on social media, send gifts, visit each other. Do whatever good thing it takes to keep your relationship alive

 

Long-Distance Relationship Statistics

Most people try to avoid long-distance relationships because they feel they are doomed to fail, but guess what this is not always the case. According to research done by Dr. Guldner at the center for the study of long-distance relationships about
14 million couples define themselves as having a long-distance relationship
3.75 million married couples are in a long-distance relationship
32.5 % of all long-distance relationships are college relationships
75 % of all engaged couples have been (at some point) in a long-distance relationship
2.9 % of all married couples in the states live in a long-distance relationship
10 % of all marriages in the states started as a long-distance relationship.
These figures show that if you are in a long-distance relationship, you are not alone. And that contrary to the popular school of thought that long-distance relationship is always doomed to failure, this is not always the case.

 

How To Maintain A Long-Distance Relationship With Your Boyfriend

If you have a boyfriend you’re in a long-distance relationship with, you are probably wondering how to maintain your relationship. Here are some tips you can follow.

 

1.  Set Your Relationship Goals

You do not want to spend all your time and energy in a long-distance relationship, only to find out later your boyfriend had no long term plans for you both if that is what who wanted. So to avoid getting disappointed, it is best to talk about what you both want out of your relationship, so you can both give it your best shot.

 

2.  Decide On The Best Time And Way To Communicate

Communication is indispensable in every relationship. You and your boyfriend must decide what time will be best for you two to communicate and whether you want to do it through phone calls, text messages, video calls, or chats on social media platforms.

 

3.  Be Honest

Honesty is one of the key ingredients in every relationship. You have to be honest with your boyfriend and him doing likewise, so you can both establish trust for each other.

 

4.  Choose To Trust Your Boyfriend

Long-distance relationships to a large extent thrive on trust because both partners are apart. That is why you both must be honest to yourselves and choose to trust each other

 

5.  Have A Life Without Him

Before your boyfriend came along you had a life, well keep living that life and don’t spend the whole day calling his phone, texting, or trying to communicate with him. If you do this, he will lose his sense of value for you, cause you will appear desperate and no one wants to be in a relationship with a desperate person. So have a life of your own.

 

6.  Spend Time With Him When You Can

Yes, you are in a long-distance relationship, but that doesn’t stop you from making out time to see each other when you can. Making out time to be together will help to strengthen your relationship and keep you two going times when you are alone.

 

Romantic Ideas Long-Distance Relationship Requires

Romance brings the spark to every relationship. To keep your long-distance relationship flourishing, there are romantic ideas you have to explore. They are:

 

1.  Send Him Lovely Texts

Sending your partner unexpected texts that are romantic will put you on his or her mind always.

 

2.  Call Him Regularly

Calling your partner regularly shows that you care and are committed to the relationship

 

3.  Visit When Your Partner Least Expects

Time spent together helps partners to build lasting memories that they can hold on to even in times that they are apart. So you should both make out time to be together in a relaxed atmosphere. I discussed this in detail in my recent blog post titled 10 Ways to keep a relationship hot.

 

4.  Send Pictures Of Yourself

Send your partner pictures of yourself, so he or she can keep remembering how lovely you are and how blessed he or she is to have you.

 

5.  Make Video Calls

Sometimes video calls are the best way we can communicate effectively with our loved one. Especially in times when we have not seen him or her for a long time.

 

6.  Share Gifts With Each Other

Sharing gifts is another way partners can show their love for each other.

 

Long-Distance Relationship Questions

Partners in a long term relationship can ask themselves questions like the following:

Why long-distance relationships don’t work and how they can see to it that theirs works out?

What they can do when long-distance relationship gets hard?

What their relationship goals are?

How long they plan on being apart?

When they will reunite?

How they can best keep in touch?

When to make their long-distance relationship phone calls?

 

Long-Distance Relationship Activities

Long-distance relationship activities include the following:

 

1.  Send Each Other Gifts

One of the ways partners in a long-distance relationship can keep their relationship spicy is by sending each other gifts.

 

2. Discuss Movies Together

Another way couples in a long-distance relationship can have long interesting conversations is by discussing nice movies they have watched and sharing their views on how the movie played out.

 

3.  Ask Each Other Deep Questions

People in a long-distance relationship can also ask each other deep questions that will help them have a better understanding of each other.

 

4.  Decide when your next visit will be

Sometimes this is the one thing that keeps partners in a long-distance relationship going- that is the fact that they will soon reunite, so a good way to spend time together is to schedule your next visit.

 

Long-Distance Relationship Quotes

Long-distance relationships can be hard, but always know you are not alone and that there are many others into the same kind of relationship in our world today. Here are some long distance relationship quotes to keep you strong and hopeful in your relationship.

“In true love, the smallest distance is too great and the greatest distance can be bridged.”- Hans Nouwens

“Love will travel as far as you let it. It has no limits.”- Dee King

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it sure makes the rest of you lonely.”- Charles M.Schulz.

 

For you

Thanks for reading this article to the end. I hope you will apply the tips therein for a better and stronger relationship.

 

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