Secrets on How to Make A Long Distance Relationship Work

By Jenny R Edwards

Whether it's your first time in a long distance relationship or you've had plenty of experience with it, it is likely you may think that there are a few secrets on how to make a long distance relationship work. However if you stick to these 6 golden rules, you'll give your relationship the best chance possible.

Golden Rule #1 - Trust.

Quite possibly the most important rule to a distance relationship is trust. Before you leave each other, you should both evaluate how much trust there is and set out the parameters of the relationship. If you're married you should already have a strong foundation of trust, and so building upon that trust with healthy communication will increase it.

Golden Rule #2 - Let Your Feelings Be Known.

It's not advisable to keep all of your feelings inside. If you are unhappy with your partner, make them aware of it. Don't keep it all in for fear of harming their feelings. They are supposed to be there for you, and a relationship is something that you both have to be constantly working on. The action steps we recommend taking are to bring up the problem, understand the problem, then both agree on the best way to overcome the problem.

Golden Rule #3 - Keep No Secrets.

The best secret on how to succeed as a long distance couple? Keep no secrets at all. Reveal everything and don't keep anything what so ever from each other. It's best practice to communicate thoughts or daily events which may cause a problem in the relationship even if you sleep in the same bed, and it's still best practise in a long distance relationship.

Golden Rule #4 - Make Long Term Plans.

We've found that by planning out the next visit before the current one is over has really helped to give couples something to look forward to. With that being said, couples should also think very hard about their future together. If you both aren't planning the relationship for the long term, it's likely to get very thin very fast.

Golden Rule #5 - Communication.

Another crucial rule is communication. Always remember, communication is key! Download Skype and make sure you talk every day. Text, call and make your partner a part of your life.

Golden Rule #6 - Plan Long Distance Dates

Planning long distance dates can really help during those long periods apart. This can be anything from a Skype dinner date to star gazing over the phone. Be imaginative and you will keep your partner interested.

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