Saturday, 21 December 2013
Long distance relationships: 5 Expert tips on making them work
Long Distance Love Tips
Long distance relationships have always had the stigma that they
don't work. Some relationships experts disagree. "Having a successful,
long distance relationship is possible," says Paul A Falzone, CEO of The
Right One and Together Dating, the largest brick-and-mortar dating
service in the world. "It's important that you both understand what's
involved and that you're dedicated to working at communicating."
Long distance relationships: Make 'em work!
If you're considering a long distance relationship or fall into one without much of a choice, don't worry -- there's help on the way. We turned to the experts for some tips on how to make your long distance relationship work. Here's what we uncovered:
1
Use the phone
Tip: The good news that is even if your cell phone
plan doesn't include unlimited national long distance -- or your love
lives outside the country's borders -- you still have options.
To cut on the phone costs, she suggests using a service like VoxOx, a free Web application that combines Skype, Vonage, Google Voice and Digsby. That way, you can communicate with your beau without a financial hurdle.
And to make matters worse, talking on the phone for that long wasn't
cheap. "Yes, there were calling cards, but that was such a hassle for us
and they ran out really quickly with all those maintenance charges,"
she adds.To cut on the phone costs, she suggests using a service like VoxOx, a free Web application that combines Skype, Vonage, Google Voice and Digsby. That way, you can communicate with your beau without a financial hurdle.
Grach advises not to let the logistics get in the way of talking on the phone with your partner everyday -- it's one of the most important things you can do to make a long distance relationship work.
2
Utilize other modes of communication
With such busy lives and so many obligations pulling at you from all different directions, it's easy to neglect communicating in a long distance relationship. Using other modes of communication will keep you and your partner close even though you're technically far away from each other.
3
Keep the romance alive
"You're not physically together all the time to enjoy those little extras that your sweetheart might do for you (like bringing you a latte made just the way you like it). Your sweetie will feel cherished knowing that you're thinking of him enough to send a special surprise." Plus, he will probably return the gesture and will make you feel super-special.
4
Partake in an even-trip exchange
5
Don't take things (too) personally
"Set aside a certain time, every day, to connect with each other."
Things will get in the way so be prepared. Since you and your partner
live separately, odds are you'll maintain your lives in your own cities
(as you probably should). It will help your relationship if you remain
understanding and flexible."Changes in plans come up, work gets in the way and family emergencies emerge as a normal part of life. If your partner cancels a trip, do not take it personally and make a huge deal over the change (unless it becomes a regular pattern of behavior)," says Berndt. "Remember that you accepted the relationship as it is and must adjust to last minute cancellations as part of the deal." Tags: Advice , Love
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