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How to make long distance relationships work
So you're done with school. Now it's time to get into a college. Luck has it and you and your boyfriend are in two different corners of the country. Most couples here decide to discontinue their relationship because they can't see each other for a while. In spite of the love they have for each other, they part ways to lead their respective lives. They move on or ‘try to’. But their love is always there. Securely held within their heart. No matter who they date, they will never be able to give the kind of love that they had given in their past relationship.
According to me, it is utter gibberish that long distance relationships can't work. I say they can. If you truly love someone and want to stay with them forever, it is totally wrong on your part to break up just because you can't meet.
So here are the ways to maintain a long distance relationship-
1. Trust your guy/girl
Its essential that you have complete faith in their words and believe that they will not see anyone behind your back. Now, how much you trust your beloved depends entirely on how healthy your relationship is and how much you love them and vice versa.
2. Express your doubts
If you have any queries or are feeling insecure about anything, talk to them and share with them your thoughts. This is vital because they need to know how you feel about certain things and will hence discuss the issue with you and try their level best to keep you from getting anxious.
3. Allot time for talking
Now that we're all gizmo freaks, we all have ways and means of talking to each other. Talk to you guy/girl and make sure that you set aside some time to talk to each other. Use your cell phones. Or you always have Skype and other Messengers where you can see each other too!
4. Keep them informed
Distances can often make people nervous. They might want to know all about you. Every single information is important to them. So please don’t get irritated with their constant pestering ( if you call it so). They are just concerned about you coz you are the world for them and every minute thing counts. So tell them every single thing and don’t hide stuff. Answer all their questions. The more you hesitate to answer them, the more suspicious and distant they become. So let them know. NO harm done in telling them right? After all, there are no secrets in love!
5. Meet each other
Occasionally, or probably when on a vacation, try to take some time off your schedule and spend some time with them. Give them a surprise visit. Hang out at some cozy restaurant or at either of your houses if you aren’t the kind who holds hand in public. It would really cheer them up to see you after dealing with so much pressure in college.
6. Keep their friend’s numbers
This is necessary as incase you have any thing urgent to tell them, you can contact their friends and they will pass it on. It’s also helpful when you’re away for their birthday or valentines day as you can plan up with their friends and get them some gift on your behalf.
All this will definitely help in keeping your relationship as strong as ever.
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Im 17 and i live like maybe 6 states away from my boyfriend. Yes, we met in an online chat messanger thingy. We talk all day and all night. I love him to death and like what kinda scares me that i think i will never get to see him in person. i mean there is always the summer but the gas prices went up and i dont want that to stop our relationship. i mean when i get out of school i plan to move close to where he is but idk. my mom says that i dont love him bc hes 18. he complains that i talk to him on the phone all day.
I have no idea how this is going to happen but maybe i guess someday it will. me and him have came close to have 1 fight so far. which that is pretty good for a long distance relationship. What do you think i should do bout this situation and how do i tell my mom?
Hey,
Girls are always known to have a soft corner. They tend to forgive a lot more that guys do. Even if you've hurt her in the past, she will forgive you as long as you are ready to make amends. And if she is right for you, then distance shouldn't matter much. Try talking to her as often as you can. June is 2 months away. 2 months is hardly a bargain compared to a lifetime of happiness with her right?
Letting her know you love her is good. But don't leave the decision to her that way. Try to tell her what she means to you and how much you need her. Cos, for all she knows, you probably think she needs you more and she might be reluctant to make the first move..
Hope that helps :)