what makes a distance relationship work?

Question

what is the best way to keep a distance relationship and what are some tips and does it work?

Answer 1

Of course it can work, if you try hard enough and it's meant to be distance is really only the physical. A lot of people prefer to get to know someone based on personality and could care less to a point about appearance. I'm one of those so I don't have a problem with it. Time, effort and dedication. If you are prone to cheating it probably isn't for you.

Answer 2

Communication - Make an effort to contact each other at least once a day. The distance is already there so this is important, it tells the other party he/she is on your mind. Sms, email, phone call, chat... anything that work for you and your partner.

Date - Make a date once a week via msn, skype, etc so that you can "see" each other (webcam). It really does help and both of you will feel connected again. While you are at it, be creative. Even though you are apart doesn't mean you can't get into interesting date. I had one formal date where we dressed up to the nine for each other and it was amazing.

Honesty - Be honest with each other. So crucial in any relationship but vital in LDR. You don't want to be left wondering what your partner is up to so likewise for you.

Gift - It is always wonderful to receive something, however little (cards, flowers, notes, naughty gifts ;p), because it is physical and you can touch it! :-)

Photos - I love receiving photos because it shows me his other life and isn't it beautiful to see your partner?

And most importantly, a timeline to meet up....

Answer 3

People who say long distance relationships don't work are those who haven't been in one, or who didn't try very hard at theirs.

It can work, all you need are genuine, strong feelings for each other, and the strong desire to make it work, and a light at the end of the tunnel of when you can be together for good.

Answer 4

Nothing. We are human we need not only communication but affection. Through the phone things are impersonal and feelings are cold, that is why is easier to call someone to brake up with them than telling it to their face. Rather than tempting each other just be friends and live your life. So much time can be wasted and so many experiences lost if you think that a long distance relationship will work. Don't dell on what could be rather live what it is. GOOD LUCK and as Harsh as it sounds find your self someone near by and let him/her find one to.

Answer 5

total trust in each other.......however pissed u are because of some reason... never show it on ur lover when u talk to them...... next thing is dont take any fight too far.... they can be fatal......since u are not together for her to know u love her so much just by looking at u..... keep reminding her.... never lose contact and meet on all impotant dates..... never give anything else a higher priority in life than her

Answer 6

You both have to want it and work at it.
If there's doubts, cut your ties instead of creating trouble.
Love can hold you through miles & time.

(from one whos been with same guy for 22 plus years)

Answer 7

they are like any other relationship --- trust fidelity and honesty at all times --- and as soon as possible you move closer to each other --- for me nothing is more important than my relationship ---- best wishes

Answer 8

trust and confidence with each other plus a constant communication with each other.

Answer 9

Doesn't work bud... it has a less than a .5% chance of working out.

Best of luck!

Answer 10

security in self.