It can be difficult to sustain a fulfilling romantic relationship when you live close to your partner, but being in a long-distance relationship can be even harder. Since you can’t see the other person on a regular basis, you need to prioritize thoughtful communication to stay connected. Let’s explore how to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship.
Schedule Frequent Check-Ins
As mentioned above, regular communication is key to the health of any relationship.
From the outset, you and your partner should schedule frequent check-ins via texting, a phone call, a video call, or a combination of all three. The method of communication is less important than the act of connecting, so do whatever is most comfortable.
If you block off time in your daily or weekly schedule to have a conversation, you won’t need to worry about going days without talking. This type of standing appointment can be tricky if you and your partner live in different time zones, but do your best to find a period that works best for both of you. Once you’ve established clear expectations in terms of communication, you’ll be able to remain connected no matter where you are.
Send Unexpected Gifts
Many people express their love through the act of gift giving, so another way to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship is through sending a surprise present. “Just because” gifts can improve any relationship by making your partner feel special and appreciated. Your gift doesn’t have to be extravagant—it’s the thought that counts.
Small tokens of appreciation can speak volumes. Some easy ideas include a gift card for their next coffee run, a bouquet of flowers, or a care package with their favorite candy. Your partner will instantly light up when they open your surprise gift because it shows you’re thinking about them. A sweet, unexpected gesture is a great way to keep the spark alive when you can’t physically be together.
Think About the Future
Another way to maintain a fruitful long-distance relationship is by thinking about the future. Although you can’t be together right now, that won’t always be the case, so it’s fun to plan a future trip or think about your next reunion. It also helps to connect over your long-term plans and discuss how you see the relationship evolving over time.
When you’re in a long-distance relationship, you should always have something to look forward to. Try your best to fill your calendar with as many visits as possible so that you don’t go too long without seeing one another. Plus, you won’t feel as sad when you go your separate ways if you know you’ll see them again in a few weeks.
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, take these tips to heart to remain connected with your partner. If you’re both committed to making the relationship work, it doesn’t matter how many miles separate you. Love will always find a way!
I’ve been on an LDR once, it’s not easy, I hope these tips would help those who are in such relationship or are planning to be…thanks for sharing.
This is always tricky. My husband and I were long distance for a bit, and sending letters and gifts helped.
This kind of relationship is tough. These tips sound like ones that would help couples.
Scheduling frequent check-ins and sending unexpected gifts sound like wonderful ways to keep the connection alive, even when miles apart.
My friend is in a LDR and so far, everything is going well. He sends her flowers ever week and gifts. Even though they are miles apart they do a check in daily.
I can attest to these tips! When my husband and I were younger work would put a lot of physical distance between us and we would do much of what was recommended here to make things easier on us.
this is not only for dating but also for maintaining any long distance relationships that are important to use.. so thanks for these reminders
I absolutely love this post. I think because of the way the media affects our activities that some people get less involved with acts of love that actually shows sincerity. The next generation is more digitalized in a way. I really live how you highlighted thinking about the future because it shows sincerity too. Big plus for me on the small tokens of appreciation as it is also my love language.