subject: 6 Basic Rules for Long Distance Relationships [print this page] It is wrong to think that the intensity of your feelings influence the future of a long distance relationship the most. Couples break most often due to distrust, jealosy, and the lack of intimacy. The following tips will do you good:
1. Confidence is very important.
If you are far from your partner, and you can't meet daily, the most important thing is to trust each other. If your relationship is weak in this point, that can easily lead to jealosy, therefore to the end of the romance.
2. Talk everything over
The best way to handle distant relationships is simple: treat it as a regular relationship. Speak about your problems to each other, and treat yiur partner like they want to be treated by you.
3. Keep in contact continuously
We recommend you give your partner a call daily, or e-mail them at least. Then again, this way you can discuss your problems, too. What's more, this way you can hear each other's voices, which gives you the strength to hold on till you meet next.
4. Live for the moment when together
When you are finally together, it's important to make the best of those moments. Be sympathetic, and avoid quarreling about small things.
5. Avoid being in a long distance relationship just for the sake of having someone
Forget this type of relationship. It's no good when you don't truly love your partner, and even cheat on them, just because they won't discover it. When you feel that the bond between you is not strong enough, it's better to break very soon; the longer as you postpone it, the worse it will be.
6. Send gifts to your partner
Some unexpected gift might perform a miracle. You can show how much you care by surprising your lover with a picture, a DVD, or a book. The price is not important. The important is that you think of them.
It's also good to know, that long distance relationships mostly exist temporarily. Sooner or later you either have to move closer to each other, or break. In the meantime, enjoy the valuable time spent together.
