Long distance relationships are not one of the best types of unions that couples fancy getting into.
Nevertheless, once you find yourself in a long distance relationship, it doesn’t spell the end of the union. In fact, some long distance relationships last longer than the geographically closer relationships.
Long distance relations could arise from partners having to work far apart from each other, studies or any other reason.
Tried and tested tips to keep the fire burning
These are not the only ways to keep a long distance relationship steady. As a matter of fact, each relationship is unique and what works for one person may not work for another couple.
However, these general tips are sure to keep your feet right inside a blissful union no matter how long you stay apart.
Keep in touch
There’s absolutely no substitute of this rule. If you are serious about your mate and you do not want to lose him/her, just do this: Keep in touch
Now keeping in touch is broad. Depending on who you ask, it could mean texting every month, every day for some, bi-annually. While everyone has what works for them, you should make your communications regular.
Your partner should not be in the dark about when and how you are going to communicate with them.
Speaking of how to communicate, you should decide on what works for both of you. If you like texting on WhatsApp, make it regular, if you are a calls person, do it well, if you want to see each other, you could video call.
Create trust
While people can love again, trust is one rare gem that once it gets out of the bottle, it can never be recovered. Your partner should always feel you are committed to them. Create time to know what they are doing and how they feel.
Talk about the simple, obvious things
One way to maintain a stable relationship is to discuss the less technical, low-emotionally engaging stuff. Not all discussions should focus on whether the relationship will hold.
Just discuss the simple stuff like playing games, cleaning bathroom and washing the dog. The simple stuff. It counts.
Visit often
When in a long distance relationship, you got to create time and visit every so often. This not only depicts commitment but also shows that you cannot live without each other.
Avoid anger; rather do something together. Whether you have a great voice or not, performing a rendition to your better half can go along way.