Being in a long distance relationship can be very



difficult and confusing. All relationships take

work, but long distance relationships take a bit

more work in the way of communication, compromise,

and understanding. Many people believe that long

distance relationships cannot work. It's true

that a large number of long distance

relationships fail, but this is true of

relationships that do not deal with distance as

well.

Long distance romances can work; they just need a

little extra effort and some planning. What many

people don't realize is there are many benefits

to being in a long distance romance. When you

understand how fortunate you are to have someone

at the other end, willing to go the distance, you

won't waste another minute pining away for your

lover.

The truth is, long distance relationships, like

all relationships come in many shapes and sizes.

There are challenges to maintaining a long

distance relationship to the satisfaction of both

partners.

Long distance relationships involves two people

who share an interest in each other lives, care

for one another and of course have a love for

each other that they hope will only continue to

grow. On the other hand, a long distance

relationship requires a special willingness and

understanding that can test love like no other

type of relationship can. It requires constant

communication and a desire to continually create

your relationship, using the only real tool you

have... your words

The most difficult thing to deal with in a long

distance relationship is the most obvious thing:

the distance. Here are some ways to endure the

long distance: play cards or games over the

internet or watch a movie "together" by renting

the same movie, start at the same time and

talking on the phone, made gifts for each other,

create a list of things to do together, send lots

of cards and e-cards.

This will definitely help to make your

relationship work.

One of the first keys to success in a long

distance relationship is effective communication.

It is important for both persons to feel that

they are an active part of the others' life. This

is best accomplished through communication. Email,

web cams, and digital pictures can diminish

distances, but nothing replaces the intimacy of

hearing your partner's voice. No relationship

lasts without communication. Pick up the phone

every day and chat with your partner for 15

minutes, at least. Just let them know that you're

thinking about them and you miss them. Everyone

loves this.

Long distance relationships can work; it just

takes the commitment of both people for it to

last. Both people involved have to be committed

to communication, whether it is through the phone,

through emails or written letters. Communication

is something we all take for granted when we are

in the presence of one another, but when you are

dealing with a long distance relationship you do

not have the benefit of body language to help

guide you. Communication is the key to making

these relationships work.

Trusting the person at the other end of a long

distance relationship can be difficult. People

often have a hard time believing the words that

are passed along during phone conversations if

they can't actually see the source, or unless

they truly trust the source. Without trust and

honesty, the relationship is in danger just as it

would be any other relationship. By accepting the

challenge of a long distance relationship, you

also accepted the fact that you will have to have

the trust and faith that your partner will not be

seeing anyone else as promised.

Photos are very important. Since you two can't be

together physically, photos will have to work.

Take some fun photos of yourself and send them,

sealed with a kiss, to your honey.

Also, to keep your magic love alive, plan a visit.

Promise that you will visit her and keep that

promise. This will make her feel happy.

There are days when you feel lonely. There are

moments when you long for a touch instead of a

call. Still, you bond endures. Whether separated

by an ocean or an outlook, the shortest distance

between two hearts, it is said, is love.