Tips & Tricks On How to Survive A Long Distance Relationship

Long Distance Relationships are never fun, but sometimes life happens and before you know it you're faced with a Long Distance relationship. It may not be a situation you ever expected to find yourself in, however remember it's not the end of the world and you can get through it.

1. Consider the reason. Are you supporting your significant other while they follow their dream whether it's school or work? If so, remember supporting them can solidify your relationship so much and wouldn't you want to be supported if the situation were reversed?

2. Make it Fun! When my boyfriend left I put together a box of letters from me. Each letter had a date on it and he was to open one a day. Some were letters, or poems. They don't have to be long. You can put little gifts in as well to make it fun. It's a fun way for him to remember you and have a piece of you daily, and it's fun for you to put it together for him. When your partner finishes the box why not make another?

3. Send little gifts. Did you know a thimble is a symbol for a kiss in fairly tales? Or why not make a Slide Show full of pictures of the two of you. Windows Movie Maker is an easy program to use to do this.

4. Talk - Do you have the internet? Download Skype, which is a free system where you can phone each other over the computer and talk just as you would on the telephone. The best part is that it's free as long as it's done via your computer. Even better is if you have a webcam and you can see each other while you speak.

5. Text Message - sending a text message is a nice way to let your partner know you're thinking of him/her. It can bring a smile to the face even if it's just a simple hello.

6. Email. Get to know each other even more than you already do. Couples often take for granted their time together. Well, now's the perfect time to increase your knowledge of your partner. My boyfriend and I send 6 questions to each other daily via email. We then both answer the questions in a separate email. It's a fun and exciting way to get to know your partner and to communicate while you're separated.

7. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! When you're separated you don't have the luxury of body language. This mean it's even more important to tell your partner what you're thinking and how you're feeling. They won't know unless you voice it.

8. Trust! It's essential that you trust your partner. If you don't, consider why. Trust is one of the biggest factors in a successful relationship.

9. Plan your visits - When you have a date in mind it makes the time go by alot faster and you have something to look forward to.

Remember, that although long distance relationships can be hard, they are also a great way to solidify a relationship and to learn more about your relationship and each other. If you can make a long distance relationship work you're off to a great future together!