How to make a long distance relationship work?
By sheetal2900
@sheetal2900 (336)
India
November 28, 2011 11:26pm CST
One of my friend have been in a long distance relationship for 1 year. But now it feels its not just working out. Really need help for her. She really loves him.
6 responses
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
29 Nov 11
First question is: what exactly is not working?
If you know that you can find a solution for that.
Secondly: long distance (I have one) means you will be on your own a lot so you need to live your own life. If not you will be very unhappy and very uninteresting to your partner (nothing to say, to tell, to show, to talk about).
Third: you need to make quality time for you.
Video call (skype) works fine with us. Also because you can show things etc is more close as just texting or email.
You also need a lot of confidence, self esteem and be able to trust. Don't make problems out of nothing. You can't see that other person, you never know what is going on when. If it comes to that only love counts.
@capinoarnel (86)
• Philippines
29 Nov 11
Hi there. Let me just share my personal experience. I have been in a long distance relationship before,and unfortunately, it didn't work for me. Distance is really a tough factor in keeping relationships because of numerous factor, but one thing that strikes is the maintenance of trust of both parties. If your friend really loves him,make her sure first that the guy also loves him the way she does,or even more. If not, then its time to make adjustments and decide as early as now,so not to prolong pains. However,if they truly love each other, rely on trusting each other. Constant communication,being open and truthful can be a powerful tool to keep the flame while they are apart.
But then again, just like what I have learned, both parties must really commit to the relationship. It takes two to tango,as they say. So if one is not sure of holding on in this long distance relationship, better split up.