Long Distance Relationships

by RC
(Tennessee)

Long distance relationships are really hard to maintain.

I am in a long distance relationship now and it is really hard sometimes when you can’t see your spouse everyday.

Also, with long distance relationships you have to have a lot of trust in your partner.

If you don’t trust your partner it will not work because you will just cause stress to the relationship.

I try to make sure I do little things to make my spouse feel special, so they know that I am thinking about them.

I visit my spouse at least 2 times a month.

I would like to visit more but right now it is not possible.

I also send text messages with little message to say I love you or I miss you ...just a little something to keep them thinking of you and to make them feel good.

I also recommend if you get into an argument or disagreement that you give the other person time to cool off maybe an hour or so.

But...

Make sure you call back that same day to resolve what ever issue you may have.

...This is very important since you are long distance and you can’t talk right away in person.

In conclusion, long distance relationships can work but you have to be willing to go through the ups and downs.