Set up virtual dates.
Skype, Facetime, Google hangouts, the list is really endless. With a little planning you can have date night anytime you want. Just grab some popcorn and your favorite candy and it’ll almost be like you’re at home cuddling on the couch together.
Send each other small gifts or care packages.
You know that popcorn and candy I talked about? This is how you’d get it. Care packages are a great way to send pictures, sweets and handwritten notes to your significant other. Thomas and I made it a point to buy each other a little gift each month on our monthly “anniversaries” to show each other we were thinking about the other. Regardless of how big, or small, it’s always the thought that counts.
Rely on your friends (and family)!
My BFF Becca and I have been friends since we were 12, and she was there for me from the minute, Thomas and I started dating (we literally all hung out the night he asked me out), to the day I got home from dropping him off at school. She helped me when things were really tough, and I am so grateful for that friendship, and the support I had.
Create small countdowns until the next time you get to see each other.
This is such a huge thing. Knowing how many days you have until the next time you get to see each other is a major thing. Like I said, you might not have an actual end in sight, but knowing that there are little checkpoints before the end will keep you looking forward to something.
Stay committed.
This is vital. Commitment is key in just about any relationship, regardless of how far apart you are. Showing that you are committed to your parter is easy, and it’ll give you and them reminders of why you are both going through this- together.
And most importantly, know that this is not forever.
Thomas and I started our LDR with no end in sight, initially we both thought he’d finish all four years, and then hopefully get drafted, and that’d be a whole different ballgame (literally), but that wasn’t in the books for us, and we have made the most out of the situation we were given. Needless to say, just because you think you can’t see the end of this hard time, know there is always and end!
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My boyfriend and I have been dating for over two years and just started long distance back in June so it's been a bit of a drastic change. It is now 25 days until I see him again though! (Already on that countdown hype) Thank you for this post!
-Meagan | Love by Meagan
Oh wow! LDR are really hard, I've done one once and you really have to know how to communicate. So glad you and Thomas made it work and now you can help others in the same LDR situations!
These sounds like wonderful tips to still show love and care for someone who is far away!
xoxo A
http://www.southernbelleintraining.com
Great tips! I was in an LDR when I went to college and that didn't pan out well but it's for the best.
xoxo, Jenny
Ahhh what wonderful tips! I've never been in one but this list looks great!
I've never been in an LDR, but I'm always so happy when people can make them work!
-Anna | http://www.fivefootandfabulous.com
These are great tips! Sending small care packages are such good ideas.
Alix | http://www.apintsizedlife.com
So true! It can be so hard to do a long distance relationship, but once you find your groove you're good! Great tips.
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
Great tips! Long distances relationships can be hard, but if both people are willing to work at it, great!
Long distance relationships are hard, really any college relationship is hard. My bf and I dated all through college but we definitely had to work at it.
Thankfully I haven't had to experience a long distance relationship in my life (yet) but I can see how they can be hard!
My husband and I were LDR for quite some time, and communication was key to staying happy! We also would set aside date nights and do something together over skype or the phone, like watch a show or play some kind of game!
xo, Chelsie @ Hey There, Chelsie
Virtual dates are so helpful! I've also known people who will watch shows together and stay on the phone.
Long distance is difficult but possible! My boyfriend and I were long distance at one point in our relationship, but six years later we're still together and in the same city.
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