HOW TO MAKE LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP WORK

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Are You Into A Long Distance Relationship? This 5 Basic Ways Would Help Your Long Distance Relationship Work

Good Communication

If there is a lack of constant honest, clear communication then you are probably not in the right relationship. You cannot start a relationship off of lies, and secrets, especially if they are secrets that you are worried about your partner learning about. If they don’t like what they have to hear in the beginning, then at least you know beforehand. If you are honest in the beginning, it can instill a sense of trustworthiness between the two of you, and that can create a stronger bond between you two.

Trusting each other during separations becomes critical. 

Agreements about what behaviors are and are not OK when personal contact is not possible for extended periods need to be worked out. And those agreements need to be honored, with concerns about them ironed out as each agreement becomes explicit. Each of you must be aware that violating an agreement has consequences for the integrity of the relationship, and that violations require repairs.

Have a presence without needing a response

Send pictures, funny texts, etc. It’s about sharing your presence without giving the other person a feeling of obligation to respond (which can become tiresome if your partner feels that every text needs to be responded to or you’ll be upset).Say good morning and say goodnight .If you have the attitude that you look to yourself (and your life) for happiness and that your relationship is something you bring your positive mood to (and not as something you try to get a positive mood from), then this won’t be a problem.

Communicate With Modern Technology
You need all the help you can get, so why not use the excellent benefits of a modern communication world: Write at least one e-mail to each other every day and also use Skype,whatsapp,IMO or something similar to talk to each other for free. Believe me; it's awesome watching a movie together while simultaneously talking to each other.
Use Instant Messaging,Use digital photographs or take videos of your daily activities and send them via e-mail.Use a webcam, just make sure make sure there is a visual communication.

Don’t Be Jealous
If you are into a distance your partner will spend more time with other people than he or she does with you. Don’t resent him or her for it. It’s important for both you and your partner to build strong, healthy relationships with friends and co-workers in your immediate vicinities. Long distance is difficult, and you will both benefit from having a strong support network to help you through it. Make an effort to get to know your partner’s friends as well. Ultimately, long distance requires trust, and if you are not willing to give it, then a long distance relationship might not be right for you.