August 15, 2010

How to Keep a Long Distance Relationship Going

One of the toughest relationships to be in is a long distance relationship. In a sense, it is kind of painful because the two lovers cannot be there for each other physically when one needs the other. However, it is also fulfilling when the partners finally get to spend some time with each other. It isn't as frequent as the time spent together by those involved in non-long distance relationships, but as they say, "absence make the heart grow fonder." Every moment spent together is special for those involved in a long distance relationship, and that somehow makes up for the difficulty of the arrangement.
Indeed, it is difficult to be involved in a long distance relationship. You seem under a cloud of uncertainty, since you don't know what the other is doing and what things he is facing. There are also a lot of temptations closer to home when you are in a long distance relationship. If you are involved in one, how can you keep the flame going in a long distance relationship? Here are some things that you might want to keep in mind for they might be useful for you, even if you are not involved in such a relationship at the moment.



Keep the Faith
First and foremost, keep the faith in each other. You need to have trust in order for the relationship to be strong, because without trust, you two can easily get into a situation where the relationship is threatened and, often times, break under the pressure.

Keep in Touch
Communication is an essential component of a long distance relationship. Without communication, you wouldn't be able to talk to each other and know what each other is thinking at the moment and what problems he may be facing. That way, even if you are not physically there for him, at least you can be more understanding of his situation if something comes up. That comes close to comforting him physically, though we can all agree that the real thing is better.
Value Each Other
The third, but definitely not the least, you should learn to value each other. Distance is a very difficult barrier to overcome, and if you don't value each other, your relationship is bound to fail even at the start of your affair. If you don't value each other, you are bound to abuse the trust of the other and engage in some undesirable behavior while your partner is away from you. So value each other, value your relationship, and you can keep the relationship strong despite the difficulties that are bound to come your way as part of your long distance relationship.

Reference: Kay_Bjorn  

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