by People tend to have a negative view on long-distance relationships, because they are challenging. But like most things in life, they come with positives too. Most importantly, we should always keep in mind that everything happens for a reason. Be it going your separate ways for good, or withstanding the test of time and distance!
The BRIGHT side?
Having a long-distance relationship can be daunting and really puts your bond to the test… But here are 10 POSITIVES that can come out of it:
- Check how deep your connection is and how committed you are to each other;
- Keep the spark between you, or rekindle your passion by missing each other;
- Develop a deeper appreciation for your partner;
- Improve your communication as a couple, smooth out disagreements, and let go of old grudges;
- Spend proper quality time when you are actually together;
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- Use the chance to practice self-love and have more time to indulge in the things you enjoy doing (apart from being with your love interest);
- Have the ability to preserve your identity in the relationship, which can sometimes be hard when you have strong feelings for someone;
- Meet new friends and/ or start a new hobby;
- Feel excitement, LOVE and happiness every time you reunite❣️
Challenges in a long-distance relationship:
- The absence of your partner can make you feel down, at times.
- Trust issues may arise.
- You would need to put more effort into the relationship.
- The distance between the two can make your love interest seem more attractive than what they are to you in reality. It can also overly romanticize the relationship, which may not necessarily be the case…
Other factors to keep in mind…
The physical distance between you and your partner, and most importantly how often you can meet in person, plays a big part in being able make it work from afar! Not seeing each other for extended periods of time can be overcome with effort, patience, determination and love, but for how long? So, having a vision of a shared future, even if it’s years down the line, is also essential to your success as a couple!
Was your relationship a long-distance one from the start, or did it have to become such at a later stage? Do consider the change in the dynamic of your relationship as a factor too. What works as a long-distance relationship, may not work if you’re together all the time, and the other way around… The same applies to relationships that work well in one place, but fail in another.
Unfortunately, the financial implications of a long-distance relationship shouldn’t be neglected either, as frequent travel can turn out quite expensive. You may have to make some sacrifices, but if your love is true, it’s definitely worth it!
So, can long-distance relationships really work?
Being away from your loved one for long can be tough, but missing someone can do wonders too! Ultimately, it’s up to you and your partner to turn the challenges of a long-distance relationship into positives, and create a stronger bond. So, the real question is: How deep is your love?
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