5 Ways to Maintain a Long-Distance Relationship

We usually hear the phrase: “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” But it has its worrying opposite: “out of sight, out of mind.”

Yes, it “takes two to tango,” but how can you do your part in this long-distance dance of two?

Let’s explore five practical ways you can maintain a long-distance relationship with your partner. Take note that these will require leveraging today’s technology to make them happen.

Schedule Time and Make it a Habit to Chat or Talk Online

This is the simplest and most powerful thing you can do. Habits are what keep and hold everything together in and around our lives. There is a reason why routine clean-ups and checkups are needed – they keep everything consistently clean and running.

When it comes to maintaining a healthy long-distance relationship, it helps to schedule a time when both of you are free to communicate – either through text messaging or through a real-time meet-up. Even if you feel there wasn’t much going on that day or week, it’s important to share the little things that happened with her.

Physically Meet When Possible

This needs to happen whenever it is possible for both of you. There are many articles out there on the net that generally report on the negative consequences of technology overuse, so both of you should take a break from anything digital when you can.

Nothing beats being able to physically hold your beloved in your arms and feel her warmth after not being together for a long time.

Send Your Beloved Daily Photos

Sending photos gives her a sense of involvement in your daily life. Do you see a bunch of flowers you think she likes? Take selfies of yourself next to it and send them to her. Does your lunch look nice or unique? Send her a picture and comment about it. Little things like these add up in your relationship.

Send a Small Gift

Gifts do not need to be extravagant. For example, you can contact a flower shop near her and arrange for a rose or a bouquet to be sent to her. If you know she will have an arrangement at a bar, cafe, or restaurant, contact the establishment and order a beverage or snack for her to enjoy.

Do Small Activities Online Together

Is there a movie or show that is trending? Schedule a time when you can both be online and watch it together. Do both of you like to play games online? Why not play a competitive game together? These can be paired with suggestion #1 above if both of you would like to make that a daily or weekly routine.

Long Distance Relationships Need Maintenance to Work

On your side, a long-distance relationship requires consistent involvement on your part. The emphasis on your involvement is to ensure that you can take it as a base reference when assessing the health of your relationship on your end. If she doesn't respond to your efforts, you may have to consider where the both of you are going in the long run.

However, if you consider these pieces of advice, not only will you have a better chance of maintaining a long-distance relationship in the end, but hopefully give your relationship with her enough time to be able to shorten the distance someday.