(Must Read) Five Things to Avoid in a Long-Distance Relationshipby Social Meems 0 Comments Posted in Love, Tips, Viral Stories Long-distance relationships are hard to maintain. Ask anyone whos in a long-distance relationship, and he or she will tell you that having to be away from a loved one for an extended period of time presents quite a challenge. Words are the only means you have of communicating your feelings, wants, and needs. You have a number of ways to get your words across; you can talk on the phone, send SMS, email, or chat. But all of these ways lack one vital element. Thats the element of touch. You can talk to each other, but you cant be beside each other. When youre down, your partner cant comfort you with a hug or a kiss. You wont see the love in his eyes. You have to resign yourself to this fact while youre apart. A relationship can fall through the cracks when the distance becomes too much to bear. It has happened to couples; its not uncommon. If you value your relationship and want to protect it from becoming just another number, you will take the necessary steps not to let this happen. It may be true that theres no foolproof way of maintaining a relationship, long-distance or otherwise, but there are mistakes you can avoid making. If you want to be a smart long-distance lover, here are five donts to keep in mind: Dont let the green-eyed monster get the best of you. It has damaged many a long-distance relationship, and it will damage yours if you let it. Your partner is miles away. You dont know what hes doing when hes not on the phone or on Google Talk. You can let your imagination run amuck and suspect that hes playing the field, or you can trust him. Choose the latter for your own sanity. The keyword is trust. Dont succumb to paranoia. Dont panic immediately if you cant get hold of him. Its true that accidents can and do happen. That doesnt necessarily mean that when your partner is out of reach, he has become a victim of an unfortunate event. It may be unusual for him not to check in within 24 hours, but you still have to consider the possibility that theres a perfectly rational explanation for his lack of communication. Dont spend all your free time maintaining communication with your partner. Its very tempting to expend all your energy on keeping your long-distance love alive. You should treasure your relationships with other people, too, though. Your partner may be the most important person to you, but hes not the only person in your life. Dont take the other people in your life for granted. Bond with your family and friends. Dont make your relationship your life. This is sound advice for both long-distance and traditional relationships. Your relationship can be number one on your list of priorities, but it shouldnt be the center of your world or the core of your existence. You should find other interests and have goals for yourself that arent contingent on its success. Dont be “incomplete” in the absence of a love life. As a person who is whole, you have more to contribute to a relationship. Finally, dont stop believing in your love. No matter how difficult the waiting gets and how many challenges the thousands of miles between you and your love present, dont falter in your conviction to keep your love alive. Believing that your love will survive the distance will see you through. If nothing else, it will give you determination to see that your relationship doesnt fall by the wayside. When loneliness and impatience set in, and you feel that the distance between you and your love is getting wider, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and remember these five donts. Before you know it, the waiting will be over, and youll be reunited. Hopefully, youll never be separated again
Posted on: Thu, 08 Jan 2015 03:59:22 +0000
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