Hi Kiara!
Wishing you a very happy New Year. I hope you had a blast on New Year’s eve? Also, since, Covid cases are at a peak, make sure that you take the utmost care of yourself. Anyways, Kiara, there is so much I want to tell you. So, my boyfriend Steve and I are in a long-distance relationship, and somehow, it is difficult to manage that bond we had earlier. So, can you please give me some tips on how to maintain a long-distance relationship? I would be waiting for your answer to this.
Love,
Mandy!
Hey Mandy,
Thanks love for writing to me. Yes, I had family time on New Year’s eve. So, it was special. Also, a very happy new year Mandy from me and my reader bunch. Well, I can relate to what you have said. In this age of video calls, people think that maintaining a long-distance relationship is much easier than ever before. Gone are the days of paying hefty amounts for long-distance calls. Plus, technology cannot make up for everything. The lack of regular physical proximity seems to make long-distance relationships emotionally draining. So, how will your relationship survive? Also, there are specific considerations that help in improving your overall relationship. So, check this out:
- Prioritizing your schedules:
Different schedules can create havoc in a healthy relationship. So, be flexible enough and prioritize your schedules accordingly. There is no limit to the types of communication arrangements that can work, as long as it is worth satisfaction.
- Make sure that your goals are aligned together:
Long-distance relationships are more satisfying. So, keep your eye accordingly and work together to align your goals. It will help you avoid friction, and together you can work accordingly to create a healthy living.
- Don’t rely on technology:
Many couples think that technological advances have made their life much easier. But, let us not forget the power of having something physical. Keeping a piece of clothing around that still smells like your partner serves as a symbol of commitment. It serves as a proximal reminder of their presence.
- Focusing on quality communication:
Long-distance couples should realize that how precious their communication opportunities are. Understand the deficits of a phone call. Decide a time to have your communication.
- Know about ‘checking in’ and ‘checking up on’:
It brings the major sticking point in many long-distance relationships. The fact that you do not have a sense of what your partner is doing; will create a lot of problems. So, give yourself a break and acknowledge that long-distance relationships bring slightly higher worries about infidelity, and this is normal. So, when you want to connect, connect. But, don’t play games of detective. Have faith in your relationship and trust the process.
I hope Mandy, these things will make your and Steve’s long-distance relationship work. Let me know if this worked like medicine in your case. I would be waiting for your letter.
Thank you!
Kiara!
