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How to make long distance relationships work

So you're done with school. Now it's time to get into a college. Luck has it and you and your boyfriend are in two different corners of the country. Most couples here decide to discontinue their relationship because they can't see each other for a while. In spite of the love they have for each other, they part ways to lead their respective lives. They move on or ‘try to’. But their love is always there. Securely held within their heart. No matter who they date, they will never be able to give the kind of love that they had given in their past relationship.



According to me, it is utter gibberish that long distance relationships can't work. I say they can. If you truly love someone and want to stay with them forever, it is totally wrong on your part to break up just because you can't meet.
So here are the ways to maintain a long distance relationship-


1. Trust your guy/girl

Its essential that you have complete faith in their words and believe that they will not see anyone behind your back. Now, how much you trust your beloved depends entirely on how healthy your relationship is and how much you love them and vice versa.

2. Express your doubts

If you have any queries or are feeling insecure about anything, talk to them and share with them your thoughts. This is vital because they need to know how you feel about certain things and will hence discuss the issue with you and try their level best to keep you from getting anxious.

3. Allot time for talking

Now that we're all gizmo freaks, we all have ways and means of talking to each other. Talk to you guy/girl and make sure that you set aside some time to talk to each other. Use your cell phones. Or you always have Skype and other Messengers where you can see each other too!

4. Keep them informed

Distances can often make people nervous. They might want to know all about you. Every single information is important to them. So please don’t get irritated with their constant pestering ( if you call it so). They are just concerned about you coz you are the world for them and every minute thing counts. So tell them every single thing and don’t hide stuff. Answer all their questions. The more you hesitate to answer them, the more suspicious and distant they become. So let them know. NO harm done in telling them right? After all, there are no secrets in love!
5. Meet each other

Occasionally, or probably when on a vacation, try to take some time off your schedule and spend some time with them. Give them a surprise visit. Hang out at some cozy restaurant or at either of your houses if you aren’t the kind who holds hand in public. It would really cheer them up to see you after dealing with so much pressure in college.

6. Keep their friend’s numbers

This is necessary as incase you have any thing urgent to tell them, you can contact their friends and they will pass it on. It’s also helpful when you’re away for their birthday or valentines day as you can plan up with their friends and get them some gift on your behalf.









All this will definitely help in keeping your relationship as strong as ever.



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Love16This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Aug. 24, 2012 at 6:35 am:
From personal experience, long distances can work. I met this one girl out of the blue and we've been going strong for just about a year now. She has cerbal palsey and is partially disabled and most people find her weird for it. but I don't. It's one of the reasons why I love her so very much. Also, when you get to see each other, don't hold back with your feelings. Our first date was in Disney and we cried together, we shared every moment together, and I told her everything abou... (more »)
 
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lovelywriter97 said...
May 30, 2012 at 5:02 pm:
im 14 and in a long distance relationship it was great at first we talked ALL the time our skype calls could last 12 hours and sometimes we couldent stop talking to eachother and fell asleep on accadent now i feel like i barly see him and now sometimes we talk for only like an hour a day at most he says he is busy but who is busy until 10 every day? :( idk what 2 do anymore im so hurt i dont wanna break up with him cus i'd miss that person i fell in love with i tryed talking to him and he said h... (more »)
 
JadedSoul replied...
Jun. 3, 2012 at 1:34 pm :
Hey, sometimes things change. You cant always expect to spend hours talking. And trust me, it will get better. Atleast, when you talk next time, youll have more to tell each other. And every relationship has its ups and downs... You ll make it don't worry. And when he says he will change, he will. But everything needs time. Maybe you should help him plan out some time slots to talk or something. 
 
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Monopoly__Sarah said...
Apr. 9, 2012 at 8:26 pm:
In my opinion,  Long distance relationships can definately work. I'm sorta kinda in one right now. You can call me naive I guess, But I truly believe every word he tells me. Nothing is a lie, because we have nothing to lie about. Meeting has been hard, since we both met on vacation and im only 16, and he is 17. We haven't yet seen eachother since, but skype and texting is great for us. He does have a girlfriend at the moment, which hurts, sooosooosooo bad. I truly believe that when he says ... (more »)
 
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thelogicoflove said...
Oct. 29, 2011 at 2:16 pm:

This was a truly beautiful article - helpful, as well as encouraging. I have been in an LDR for the past year and a half now, but we are so emotionally close despite the phyiscal distance that sometimes it seems like the least of our problems!

Of course, it would nice for him to be around all the time, and it certainly isn't easy. There is an age difference along with the distance, which makes it hard to meet up. Although my parents accept it and his mother loves me as a person, it's d... (more »)

 
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hrf1434This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Sept. 7, 2011 at 9:17 pm:
I think that long distance relationship ultumiltly fail because there is lack of commitment and communication 
 
kate21 replied...
Oct. 1, 2011 at 4:32 am :

I don't think communication is a problem when you're committed. If you really love some one, won't you even think of them ? And when you do, how difficult is it to send a tiny SMS or e-mail?

 

 
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gyspygirl said...
Aug. 19, 2011 at 9:41 am:
im fifteen and in an LDR. atleast most of your boyfriends/ girlfriends live in a set place. my boyfriend works on the fair, hes a traveler and moves all around the uk, i cant go see him much as he works alot and i have school. everyone says i shouldnt trust him because hes a fair lad and there always piking girls up but hes not like that i know he's not. people say were too young to be in an LDR but im half traveler and hes full, we find love/ partners young, its traditional to us.&nbs... (more »)
 
kate21 replied...
Oct. 1, 2011 at 4:35 am :
That's great :).. You're maintaining the relationship amazingly and please don't lose heart or give into others' talk. You know what's right and only what YOU think matters, not your friends, not your parents or anyone when it comes to matters of your heart.
 
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kabya said...
Jun. 11, 2011 at 3:55 am:

your article is really nice but it reminds me of my problem. i have a bestfriend who is with me since 3 years. its been a while now that we both love each other a lot. the problem is that i ll be shifting to a boarding school and he will be in some other school. my parents like him as my friend but they cannot accpt him as my boyfriend. his mother loves me but his father cant accept me as his girlfriend. there are many problems and we are not able to solve those problems. i now dont wann... (more »)

 
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Pink Lady said...
May 2, 2011 at 11:00 am:

Im 17 and i live like maybe 6 states away from my boyfriend. Yes, we met in an online chat messanger thingy. We talk all day and all night. I love him to death and like what kinda scares me that i think i will never get to see him in person. i mean there is always the summer but the gas prices went up and i dont want that to stop our relationship. i mean when i get out of school i plan to move close to where he is but idk. my mom says that i dont love him bc hes 18. he complains that i talk t... (more »)

 
kate21 replied...
May 4, 2011 at 9:28 pm :

Hey...  I  think it's ok to be i a long distance relationship.. even if you can't meet often, you talk a lot... Communication in any form is good for a relationship. And like you said, you can relocate to somewhere near by for college... Your mom is just concerned for you I guess.. But he's not that old... I mean its only an year.

And one fight so far is actually amazing. Cos in such situations people generally tend to bicker a lot.. And if your boyfriend is complaining that ... (more »)

 
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Jbabe said...
Apr. 6, 2011 at 10:05 am:
im 17 and right now im across the state from my gf, and things are really tough right now because i was stupid and took her love for granted. and i messed up big time, i let her know that i love her and that i will always care about her. but its hard when im this far away and cant go see her because im stuck until june 11. i really care about her and want to be with her forever. she is my dream girl, but its hurts me so much because i know that ive hurt her.
 
kate21 replied...
Apr. 25, 2011 at 5:59 am :

Hey, 

   Girls are always known to have a soft corner. They tend to forgive a lot more that guys do. Even if you've hurt her in the past, she will forgive you as long as you are ready to make amends. And if she is right for you, then distance shouldn't matter much. Try talking  to her as often as you can. June is 2 months away. 2 months is hardly a bargain compared to a lifetime of happiness with her right? 

Letting her know you love her is good. But don... (more »)

 
WhiteBron replied...
Apr. 28, 2011 at 7:46 am :
If you love someone then you should feel confident she'll forgive you, and you should do whatever it takes to do that and make her happy again. But!! think carefully, alot of people think they know what love is, but it's not the way they think. So be sure you really love her and tell her that your sorry and explain how you feel!! Hope this helps!!:)
 
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Shooting_star720 said...
Dec. 4, 2010 at 10:27 pm:
See I'm 16 .I met My BF online actually. We Met ONCE and My mom Loved him,But he just joined the military and things seem hard now and I LOVE him to death..we seem to aruge a bit Now,how can I keep Us from spreading apart?
 
kate21 replied...
Apr. 25, 2011 at 6:03 am :
He has joined the military? Well that is a good thing in a way... And I totally understand your situation. For you to not fall apart, I would really suggest you to stay calm, try to help him ease his stress out... Even if he tries to pick fights, take it easy.. Say sorry even if you know its not your fault... If you really love him, then it shouldn't matter who's apologizing first... he will apologize too... Keep talking as much as you can.. He has a responsibility there.. Be there for him and l... (more »)
 
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Phoenix said...
Nov. 21, 2010 at 11:15 pm:
Me and my gf are very far apart, I'm in a state that is detached from the rest of the country and dhe is somewhat far inland. Though we do call often and text literally everyday i feel that this might not work out much longer. It scares me and i don't think i can go without her...
 
kate21 replied...
Apr. 25, 2011 at 6:05 am :
Maybe you should try talking to her about your fears.. Are you a bit worried she might see someone else if she meets him often? If she truly loves you, no one else will catch her eye. Try talking to her sweetly and keep tabs on what she's doing. Girls often feel that guys aren't very concerned about their life... Show her that you do care about what she's upto.. that will help ease things out
 
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rolly30 said...
Apr. 12, 2010 at 5:33 pm:
hey alyssa!!its true that distance kills but where there is awill there is a way,, if ur boyfriend wants to be in touch nothng in dis world cn stop . so ntng is complex friend.juss be +ve. if u thnk u can stay connected u will,mark my words..
 
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