Reality of Long Distance

As you guys know, we do long distance, and it can be hard. We believe it takes more patience and commitment than it would if you weren’t doing it from a distance, there’s a lot that people don’t see. Being away from the person you love and care about is hard, especially knowing you can’t see that person as much as you’d like to. You will have to be mentally tough to make long distance relationship work, but if you truly love someone, that distance won’t mean ANYTHING. The love you have for that person should be bigger than the distance between you, and you’ll get through it together.

Besides, long distance isn’t permanent.

(at least that should be the goal.)

Our quote is “Distance can’t tear apart what’s real.” We believe that if it’s real then your relationship will prosper. If you’re truly committed to someone and you love that person the distance between you shouldn’t be able to tear that apart. In fact, there shouldn’t be anything that tears it apart.

The distance can be emotionally challenging at times, but true love is never easy and easy love is never true.

The hardest parts about doing long distance other than of course, the distance itself are not being able to see that person when you want to, having different schedules that you have to work around to make time for each other, having concerns about your partners loyalty (your loyalty has to be big when doing long distance.) and the hardest part of it all... having to say goodbye. Even with all these challenges that we’ve faced as a couple who does long distance we’ve managed to overcome it, because that’s what you do when you love someone. You overcome it, together as a team. With that being said we want to give you some tips and advice on how to deal with situations that may occur in your relationship, whether it’s long distance or not.

1. Facing the problem:

ALWAYS remember it’s you two against the problem. Not you two against each other.

2. Open communication:

Open communication and honesty is key, but so is comprehension. Not only should you talk about what the problem is, but you have to be able to actively listen to where your partner is coming from.

3. Seeing things from their perspective:

Putting yourself in your partners shoes is a HUGE must! Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes in general can help you understand where they’re coming from and understand why they feel the way that they feel. (Which in the end, helps avoid arguments)

4. Loyalty:

Your loyalty should be one of the most important things in your relationship. Along with loyalty comes love. Long distance or not. Loyalty is always a choice, you have to think to yourself whether or not your partner would be okay with what you’re doing when they are not around. Don’t chose a good time over a good thing.

5. Nighttime Calls:

Falling asleep on the phone goes a long way!! It definitely helps you feel a little less distant from your loved one.

6. Saying goodbye:

When you do long distance having to say goodbye is pretty hard. There’s not really much that you can do to help with the sadness. The best advice we can give is to think positive and remember that it will be worth it in the end because (if you’re serious about the relationship) there will come a time where you won’t have to say goodbye anymore. Remember to always be there for one another and work as a team.

Thank you for reading up on our blog! We hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to comment and ask us any questions!