Tips to make a long distance relationship work

Long distance relationships can prove to be something of an emotional and psychological rollercoaster. It’s normal to have intrusive thoughts tinged with jealousy when you are living away from your partner. Often the distance is one of the main reasons for long distance relationships failing. Geographical distance can potentially turn into emotional distance, which can then lead to looking for intimacy elsewhere.

In order to avoid running into problems and issues within your relationship, it is vital to have strategies in place so the distance becomes much more bearable. Here are a couple of tips to help increase the longevity of your relationship.

Make an effort

In my experience, I have found that no matter how much a couple like or love each other it is not enough without both people putting in an effort to contact and making time see each other on a regular basis. The effort has to equally weighted otherwise this can lead to further problems.

Schedule quality time

It’s important to plan in advance when you’re going to see each other, have a chat with your partner and plan what you’re going to do during your time together.

Talk, talk, talk

The key to any long lasting relationship is to communicate with each other about anything and everything, especially when there are issues and problems on the horizon. No matter if you think it’s downright stupid you will feel so much better once you’ve shared any concerns with your other half.

Establishing balance

It’s easy to unintentionally isolate yourself from friends when your partner is visiting as you want to absorb every precious moment together. A way of readdressing the balance is to socialise with your partner and friends once a month to maintain your social circle whilst including your partner.