How To Deal With Long Distance Relationships And Survive

In today's times, the concepts of a love relationship have changed entirely. The monotonous idea of two people falling in love and then being together forever is a thing of the past now. There are exceptions, togetherness yet no commitment, marriage but no togetherness, boyfriends and girlfriends, friends and just friends, and many more variations. But there is still something that has continued to remain the same for so many years. And that is the hardship of a long distance relationship. It existed in the times of letters and postcards as well when it took more than a week and in some cases, months to receive the updates from your beloved one. A long distance relationship exists today as well where you can send a message in less than the fraction of a second. Though, expressing one's emotions is still as hard as it was back then. It is an award-worthy task itself to keep this sort of loves alive longer than the distance between the two people. Now how does one even land in a long distance relationship? People fall in love and then start living afar due to studies, work, family or any other reason, while some fall in love over the length between them and then meet later. For some, this period of separation is short termed, and for some, it is as long as eternity. How to deal with a long distance relationship and its aftermath? Here are some tips to survive.

Since, the couple is in different states, different countries or sometimes in different continents too. Unlike earlier years, it is much easier to communicate now. Thanks to all the technology. A lot of relationship crisis is sorted out with a single click. Though, it requires a lot more than just connectivity to keep your love alive. It is complicated to keep track or be in touch with the partner especially when in different time zones. By the time you are back from work, the other person might have already slept, or when you just want to have a 4 p.m. conversation, your dearly beloved might be on a work shift. Conditions are not favorable for such a relationship. It is indeed necessary to take your time to talk to each other. Internet and social media is a great advantage here. Seize every moment to let each other know that you are thinking about them. That is the least and also the most you can do to make your long distance relationship survive. Apparently, it is really hard to deal with the relationship when you do not see each other face to face for such a long time. The wondering, the waiting, missing your partner and the longing to see them as soon as possible, it is much harder than one can imagine. Many couples wonder how to deal with this gap. So, yeah, send that text, make video calls, send each other pictures, gifts and let every little gesture to cherish all the moments so that your long distance relationship stays alive.

It is very common and perhaps natural to get frustrated of this long distance. As a result, people end up cheating on their partners. Sometimes because of the lack of emotional support, and most of the times because people are sexually unsatisfied. This may sound compassionless but a realistic fact perhaps. Physical intimacy is as important as any other aspect of the relationship. Across the long distance, the couple loses the possibility of being sexually content. This eventually leads to the end of patience and falling into another relation of any sort. However, it is better to end the previous affair instead of not being loyal. This is why being honestly committed to your long distance relationship is one of the most important tips that can be used to get through this separation. It is easier said than done. Not everyone can have an immense amount of patience, but if the love is strong enough, the wait would be worth it.

Now, this is a major contributing factor. Any relationship wouldn't last without the basic foundation of trust. The long distance one without confiding in one other is far out of sight. Of course, you would not know where your partner is all the time. The authenticity of many things would seem questionable. It is next to impossible to have faith in someone who is miles away. The person would eventually go out with other people as well, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, etc. The insecurity is again justified. On the contrary, without trust, nothing can keep your relationship alive. One cannot control the life and choices of someone. So, it is in fact, better to have an open mind towards the long distance relationship. Let there be a comfort level between both of you that you can share not only your experiences and secrets but also your mistakes quite openly. These mistakes might be hard to forgive and accept as well, but your love for each other might be able to last longer.

After waiting desperately for months and years to meet your partner, when you finally get to live the moment, the feeling is indeed out of the world. Hence, it is always a good idea to bridge the gap in your relationship and visit your partner every once in a while. What's even better? A surprise visit!! Expect the unexpected and be prepared for the best. Not every trip might go as planned while the unplanned ones might become the most memorable ones in your life. How to deal with the expenses is another realistic side of this long distance bond. You might have to work a few more hours and save a bit more extra the entire year for one trip. But to take one the best tips to rejuvenate your connection is to make that extra effort because eventually, it will all be a rewarding moment of reconciliation both sexually and emotionally for both the partners. It may be short termed but will remain precious forever. All these big and small steps ultimately add up to a happy long distance relationship.

There are times when you will blame yourself or feel wrong, frustrated because of your long distance relationship. You must be in pain, and there is only one person who can heal is not with you at times like this. It is ok for you to let out your emotions. You can cry your eyes out, you can punch a pillow, or you can write down whatever you want to do. If you want to survive the distance of your relationship, it is important for you to let your emotions out. Don’t think that you need to endure all this or keep these feelings inside you, which will not only affect you mentally, physically but also affect your relationship. You need to talk about your feelings whether you are feeling lonely emotionally, physically or sexually to your partner. They are the one who understands your situation because somehow they can also be related to it because they are also facing the same situation. Let them share your emotions so that you both can survive this situation because stressing yourself mentally and physically.

The key is to not depend on tips given by your friends, colleagues or family. Every relationship is different, and every bond differs according to the people tied together in it. The mutual understanding of a couple is never the same as that of the other couple. This means that no other technique works better than just following your heart. Surely, a long distance relationship would not be preferred by someone who does not think of it in the long run. So, it implies that you are looking far beyond than just having fun or something temporary. This state of mind is one of the few beginning steps towards an ever-lasting and strong relation. Some people might cross your way that says that relationships do not work like this or it is stupid to be apart and yet to try to be together. Yes, a well known fact, it is not at all easy, but it is very well possible in the real world too. If you hold a strong will in your mind and a heart filled with pure love, there is no obstacle bigger than the relationship. Instead of wondering how to deal with it, believe that it is not something to be dealt with but something to put your heart and soul into. A long distance relationship can work just fine. Yes, some compromises are to be made, and it is not always sweet and happy. It is the strength to keep going even when things get bitter. The technology is an advantage but a major setback too. The actions and reactions are so quick that many times the relationships, unfortunately, end just in the heat of the moment. Whereas earlier, there was a teeny tiny possibility of couples fighting. And even if they managed to have one, by the time they would draft a message, the anger would have cooled down already. Hence, the distance was a positive point to some extent. Though it was much harder to deal and the couple thrived a lot.

To put in a nutshell, long distance relationship may not seem real, but they do exist in every corner of the world. Some of these couples end up being together for eternity as well. Any other couple's testimony or experience does not define the fate of your relationship. There may be a hundred ways to deal with such a relation. But it works best to go with your instinct to make your partner happy and eventually being happy yourself too. The ups and downs, the breakups and patch-ups, are all a part of this bumpy ride. It will bring you adventure, excitement, happiness, and all other mixed emotions. We suggest you let go of the fear and live the present completely.