Saving Your Long Distance Relationship

On June 9, 2018, I recently started my first relationship in my life. It was one of those happiest moments of my life that I will never forget and that I will always cherish within my heart, even though it was a long distance relationship. Basically, I met my partner online, and we were both just thinking about becoming friends, nothing else. However, there was this time when I realized how lovely, caring, and happy she was when I was chatting with her, and I couldn't just stay in silence until I decided to declare my love to her. Because of my declaration of my love to her, we began our relationship, even though we were like 7500 miles away from each other (it was from the USA to the Philippines if you're curious about this distance).

Of course, we will be facing a lot of problems within our relationships as time passes by, but that didn't bother us since we were both thinking about our love for each other. From my experience, I will list how you should save your relationship if your partner is far away from you.

1 - Always have contact with your partner.

As you can see, since both of you are far away from each other, it's both of your responsibilities that you should maintain your communication with your loved ones, or else your partner will think that you don't care much about this relationship. I don't mean that you should contact during work or during your studies. I mean that both of you should make a schedule of when both of you will contact in their free time.

2 - Do activities with your partner.

I know that both of you are too far away from each other, but there is still a way that you and your partner can do something. Try to plan to watch a movie for example with your partner on the computer while video chatting. That's one of the main and effective ways to do an activity with your partner. You could also play some games online with your partner online. There are numerous ways to do activities since we now have technology within our own hands. Therefore, use your chance to be with your partner.

3 - Always keep in touch with your partner.

Remember that we are too far away from each other, but that is not an excuse that you should not know about your partner's situation. Many things may happen in our life, and that is why you should ask your partner how they're feeling or what is happening that's making your partner sad. If something is happening with your partner, always become the rock for your loved one, so that your partner may feel loved from you and that your partner may continue to live on with happiness and blessing in their life.

4 - Send a letter or a gift to your partner.

Of course, if you want to demonstrate how much you love your partner, you should not only say it through your words but also take action. That's why you should buy a gift or a love letter to your partner so that both of you can still continue to share your love together.

5 - Visit your partner at least two times a year.

Both of you are too far away from each other and the only way you can communicate with each other is by social media. But don't make an excuse that you will not go and visit your partner. Plan to make at least a one-week trip to where your partner is and do a lot of activities that you wanted to do with your partner. Remember, being in their presence is way better than being on the phone. Let your partner feel your whole being present in front of him/her and always be kind with your loved one.

6 - Always be honest with your partner.

Just because you're far away from your partner does not mean that you can take your time to do something that may hurt your partner. That is why you should always be truthful to yourself and to your partner. If you do love your partner so much, remember to not to do anything that may hurt your partner. I would recommend you use your time to think about your personal life and change your personality that you may become worthy to have your partner by your side.

7 - Plan to move together one day in the same city.

If you want to plan to have your partner for the rest of your life, then it is better to plan what to do to live together one day. A relationship is something very special and valuable that you want to save it. That is why you and your partner should plan which city and which place are you both going to live together. After that, do your work to achieve that goal. In the end, the purpose of the long distance relationship is to live together one day and never let go.