Long distance dating rules

How to Keep Your Long-Distance Relationship Healthy, Happy, and Hot

Earlier this year I wrote a post with five tips for surviving a long-distance relationship and interestingly enough, Google Analytics says a lot of people like it. As anyone who has ever been in love with someone who is more than a quick trip away will tell you, long distance relationships suck. All that aside, international LDRs can work and most of my expat friends have experienced separation from their significant other at some point during their relationships … and they all worked out just fine. If you are currently in an international long distance relationship, here are 10 tips to help your relationship survive. Think again. Be on the Same Page Regarding Dating Along that same line, make sure you and your honey are on the same page, especially when it comes to dating other people. Communicate Daily Since the inception of Skype, communicating with your long distance lover is easier than ever. Was it expensive? Trust Each Other I know, I know … easier said than done, right, but while trusting your partner is important for every relationship, it is crucial to the success of a LDR. In fact, my husband came in while I was working on this post and I asked him for some input.

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After multiple years of an international long distance relationship , I am an expert on the subject. You might be reading this because either you or your partner are moving, and you need to decide whether to try out long distance. I can only speak from my own experience. At the end of study abroad came a tough decision: whether starting a long distance relationship was worth it. You can read more about our story in this blog post. The short version is that it was NOT easy — we even broke up for a short period of time at the beginning — but ultimately starting our LDR was the best decision ever, because years later we are engaged and traveling the world together! You need to be able to understand why YOU want to start a long distance relationship, before you discuss starting a long distance relationship with your partner.

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Yes, it requires effort, but it doesn't have to be complicated. You can still have a healthy, satisfying relationship with someone even if you only see each other a few times a month or even a year.

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Top 10 Long Distance Relationship Tips From a Bumble Couple 1700 Miles Apart

The Buzz has now moved to a new website. Check it out here for advice on dating, friendship, wellness, and more: bumble-buzz. This post is republished with permission from lifestyle blog With Shayda.

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