| You are in one state or another country and your | | | | during times of separation and this is normal, but find |
| partner is thousands of miles away. Let me give you | | | | constructive ways to deal with the loneliness. Don't |
| some long distance relationships advice that can help | | | | harp about how you hate being lonely in every |
| you maintain your relationship. This advice will do you | | | | conversation you have with your mate. Both of you |
| no good if you are in a weak relationship to begin | | | | are going through the same thing and I am sure that |
| with. If your relationship is on a weak foundation | | | | the other person is lonely too. You need to let each |
| before you two separate, the chances of you | | | | other know that you miss each other, but don't let |
| making it work are slim. Only a strong relationship can | | | | this be the main focus of your conversations. |
| handle separation. | | | | 4. Your place or mine - When possible try to |
| This is especially true if the separation will be for an | | | | alternate visits to each other location. This can be a |
| extended period of time. If you got trust issues or | | | | fun and exciting time if done correctly. When you |
| you just met before you got separated, this will | | | | visit give yourself enough time to enjoy the time you |
| make it extremely hard to survive a long distance | | | | have together. This time should not just be a booty |
| love affair. However, if your relationship is strong, | | | | call time. Get out and enjoy the each other area and |
| you have a great chance of making it work when | | | | spend some time with your mate's friends. |
| miles are between you. You both have to be | | | | 5. Making moments last - When you are with your |
| committed to making your long distance relationship | | | | mate you need to ensure that your time together |
| work. | | | | are very memorable moments. The times you are |
| Relationships are hard and when the two people are | | | | with each other are a time of enjoyment, not a time |
| separated, but it can work. That old saying "absence | | | | to bring up problem issues. You should have a plan of |
| makes the heart grow fonder" is true and sometimes | | | | things you will do together, but make sure you have |
| being separated can strengthen your relationship. In | | | | a very flexible plan. |
| order to make sure your relationship stays strong or | | | | 6. Something out of the ordinary - Do something |
| even get stronger here are 7 simple steps you need | | | | pleasantly out of the ordinary. Send a gift to your |
| to do: | | | | mate just because and make it something special. |
| 1. Life - You both have to get on with your life, but | | | | Find something that is thoughtful and amusing at the |
| you need to make sure that stay in constant contact | | | | same time. We all love a good joke or something |
| with each other. We now live in a world where we | | | | that will put a smile on our face. |
| can stay in touch with each other through the | | | | 7. Plan for the future - Sooner or later you will have |
| internet via chats, phone, text, emails, and video | | | | to talk about the future and if one of you will |
| conferencing. | | | | relocate to the other persons location. If the |
| 2. Need for companionship - Make sure you know | | | | separation is permanent, someone needs to relocate. |
| your mates friends and introduce your friends to | | | | If you don't have plans to relocate it will be |
| your mate. One thing you don't want to do is ask | | | | impossible to maintain your long distance relationship. |
| your mates friends to be your eyes and ears | | | | Hopefully, I have given you some good advice about |
| checking on your mate. If it gets to the point that | | | | how to maintain a long distance relationship. Like I |
| you need someone to check on your mate the | | | | said at the beginning if your relationship is strong you |
| relationship will not make it. | | | | got a good chance of surviving separation, but if it's |
| 3. Loneliness = You and your mate will get lonely | | | | weak you don't stand a chance. |