love at a distance
3 ways long distance relationships can work
© Jacob Lund
Sometimes it’s inevitable that lovers will not stay in the same place. Most of them move to another city for professional reasons. But a long-distance relationship can also develop out of a vacation romance when everyone returns home. We reveal how that can work.
Love knows no bounds, even if you live in different cities, it is possible to have a fulfilling relationship. With these three tips you will succeed.
3 strategies that make long-distance relationships really work
1. A virtual date
Talking to each other and exchanging ideas is important in every relationship. For couples who can’t even visit each other in the same city, all the more important. According to study Communicating via video calls is said to have a positive effect on how feelings are perceived. Firmly agreed appointments create a routine that gives stability to the relationship. It can also be helpful to share the appointment calendar with the partner via an app so that it is clear when the other has time.
2. Take care of yourself!
In a relationship you should not neglect your well-being, because your own condition has an effect on the togetherness. Use the time you’re not spending together to pursue your interests and needs. Because your own satisfaction influences how you interact with your fellow human beings and thus also with your:your partner:in.
3. Plan the future together
Long-distance relationships are often temporary as the partner returns after some time. from one study, published by Communication Quarterly, finds that couples are less stressed when they have the same plans. Having a shared vision of the future will help you get through difficult times because you’re holding on together. But even a fixed time when you have agreed that you will meet can give you strength and a good feeling.
Sources used: psychologytoday.com, tagesspiegel.de