Ways to Make a Long Distance Relationship Work

The likelihood of long distance relationships falling apart is high. However, it is very possible to have a strong relationship with someone whom you are unable to be close to physically. There's actually a great chance in that relationship becoming more fulfilling when you finally are able to be together. Here's some advice you can use to help your long distance relationship survive!

Establish who will move - It's important to know when the relationship is no longer going to be long distance. You have to have a clear date set when the two of you are going to be together. If it's unknown who is going to move or how long the relationship is going to be long distance, it's going to create a huge problem. You can't wait for the other one to decide to move or give ultimatums. If neither one of you is willing to make the sacrifice, your relationship will fail. It's also important for the person who is moving to remember not to hold it against the other. It has to be a clear decision without guilt being weighed on anybody.

Make plans to see each other - It's essential to know when you are going to see the person next. It will give you something to look forward to, something to hold on to. Wondering when you are going to see your honey will dent the relationship and make you constantly second guess if it's worth it.

Don't make demands - It's unfair to give ultimatums by saying, "If I don't see you soon, it's over". The two of you must both make sacrifices and work together.

Have dates - Just because you're not together physically, doesn't mean you can't spend time together. There are many things that you can do. Play games with each other online. Talk on the phone. Get on the webcam. Set aside a block of time when you both are free during the course of the week to be "your" time. You may not be able to talk on the phone for hours every night. But, if you have planned chunks of time devoted to each other, you'll feel you're getting the needed attention.

Connect every day - When you're both doing your own things, it can be hard to give each other the attention required to make them feel fulfilled. But, it's important that you hear from the person daily. It can be a quick text saying something sweet or two minute phone call just to say, "I love you".

Send surprises - Write a letter and send it in the mail or type up an e-mail. When you're feeling lonely or you have something you want to talk about, write it down. Just because they can't talk now, doesn't mean you can't let the other person know what's on your mind. If you see something that makes you think of your honey, grab it an send it to them! It's really nice to receive something special unexpectedly and be reminded of the unique relationship that you have.

Stay faithful - When you're committing to a long distance relationship it is essential that you stay faithful. Trust is key. Without trust, you don't have much of a relationship and cheating will almost definitely end the relationship right there.

Talk - Let each other know about your fears and concerns. But, stay optimistic at the same time. Communication is key in making your long distance relationship successful.

Making a long distance relationship survive can be difficult emotionally, but you don't have to feel like you're missing out. Realize that neither one of you wants to be apart and that it's a temporary situation. If you are both dedicated and driven to make it work, it surely can be done. Anybody you truly love is worth waiting for.