6 Ways to Make Long-Distance Relationships Last

Long-distance relationships are becoming more and more common these days. Too many people think distance is the relationship killer. It's not. Don't have a relationship without a plan, and you won't have to wonder later where it went wrong and why. There are so many ways to feel close when the one you love is so far away. Don't let the lonely days consume you, plan for them. A long-distance relationship can survive and can stay strong if you are willing to put in the effort.

Do Things Together

Just because you aren't physically together doesn't mean you can't still do things with each other. Have a meal together, plan to eat the same things at the same time. Watch your favorite movie or television show together, on the phone or just at the same time. It helps to feel closer when you know that other person is doing the same thing as you. There's so many things you can do together, go for a walk, go to the gym, or even just go to sleep.

Send Lots of Pictures

The reason we feel so far from that person is because we can't see them, and it sometimes gets hard to just imagine them. Send pictures of anything, even if its just of random things you did during the day, the other person will appreciate this. Visuals are nice.

Invest in a Web cam

Another great idea would be to each get web cams. The reasons are obvious, it's going to make things a whole lot easier when you can see the person everyday in real time.

Include The Other Person In Your Day

Let them know what you're doing when you aren't spending time with them. Likewise let them know what you did for the day when you do get to talk. Describe it and if you took pictures send them. This will help them feel like they were there with you.

Make Plans Together

Everyone hears the advice that you should make plans for when you are going to be together. Well why not make plans for while you are away from each other too. Make a plan to stay in on a Friday and watch a movie and talk all night, with him or her. It's important that the person you're with feels included. If you were together you would be making plans, if you take that away you take away a large part of a relationship.

Share Things With Each Other

Got iPods? Trade each other for a month. Buy a new dvd? Send it to them after you finished watching it. When you care about someone, their stuff is always so much better than your own. Trading pillow cases, or a blanket, it will help make you feel like that person is there with you on the lonely nights. Things like this are far more important than a ring or jewelry when you are far away. If you have a strong relationship and the other genuinely loves you, they will cherish anything they have of yours.