For those of you who may not know my story I met my current boyfriend at college. We are both from different states so when we go on break the driving distance for us is around 5 hours. While thats not an extremely long distance, during the break we don't see each other. We both live in the midwest and the weather gets really snowy and the roads get icy. I have learned a few things on how to deal with long distance that I want to share with you.
1. Be patient!
when you spend a lot of time apart you can get impatient, and stare at your phone for hours waiting for a response. you need to be patient. They will get back to you when they have a chance.
2. Stay busy!
Being a part for a long time can be hard when all you do is think about them. The time will go faster if you distract yourself with work, friends, and family.
3. Find a healthy amount of talking!
Every relationship is different. With some long distance relationships is reasonable to talk everyday all day. With other relationships maybe a Skype call once a week is enough. and other people are in-between. Find what works for you.
4. Plan activities!
there is various things that you can do long distance. you can Skype at a coffee shop as a coffee date. watch a movie at the same time. ect.
5. Before you spend the time apart plan something big!
Before you leave plan a date. It doesn't matter what it is. It will be nice to have something to remember before you leave.
6. Before you leave talk about where you are at!
The biggest thing is that you need to define cheating. Some people believe that flirting would qualify. For others it would be sex. Have this conversation before it causes problems later.
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