Keep long-distance relationships sizzling
Doctor Love
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: Juice
Distance can be defined as a "numerical description of how far apart objects are". Distance relationships, however, can be defined as a "numerical description of how far love will go". As the closing of the semester draws ever closer, many of you will enter in a relationship that will expand in miles. My last article of the semester will tackle the challenges of long-distance relationships and how you can ensure that the relationship will stay intact.
Confidence. Being confident in ANY relationship is not only a turn-on, but a vital structure. In a distance relationship, starting off the summer questioning whether or not it'll endure the distance is negative. Positive emotions from the get-go will damper the criticism and hesitance to terminate the relationship prematurely.
Communication. Love and relationships are more than a physical attraction. Especially in distance relationships, communication is the very foundation every relationship needs. For example, sending a "good morning" text, calling after they get off work to see how their day was or leaving a "just saying hi" voicemail will build upon that foundation.
Travel. Finding ways to spice up a distance relationship may be difficult but hardly impossible. Traveling unexpectedly to their hometown will bolster that physical need and also that emotional need. Being unpredictable is attractive, so take that trip. If your significant other lives several hours away, find a way to meet halfway. Doing and seeing new things together creates a romantic atmosphere for both.
Emily Kimbrough once said, "Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand." Long distance relationships can be difficult but it's not impossible. Following the basic guidelines for a relationship as well as these key guidelines for a distance relationship, will ensure that your relationship flourishes through the summer.
Although this may be the last article of the semester, my advice doesn't stop here. Join the 115+ fans of Doctor Love on Facebook. Don't have Facebook? Follow Doctor Love on Twitter. I will be answering your questions and concerns through the summer, so join me! I believe in you and your relationship. You are the key to your own success. This is Doctor Love and I'm signing off.
Confidence. Being confident in ANY relationship is not only a turn-on, but a vital structure. In a distance relationship, starting off the summer questioning whether or not it'll endure the distance is negative. Positive emotions from the get-go will damper the criticism and hesitance to terminate the relationship prematurely.
Communication. Love and relationships are more than a physical attraction. Especially in distance relationships, communication is the very foundation every relationship needs. For example, sending a "good morning" text, calling after they get off work to see how their day was or leaving a "just saying hi" voicemail will build upon that foundation.
Travel. Finding ways to spice up a distance relationship may be difficult but hardly impossible. Traveling unexpectedly to their hometown will bolster that physical need and also that emotional need. Being unpredictable is attractive, so take that trip. If your significant other lives several hours away, find a way to meet halfway. Doing and seeing new things together creates a romantic atmosphere for both.
Emily Kimbrough once said, "Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand." Long distance relationships can be difficult but it's not impossible. Following the basic guidelines for a relationship as well as these key guidelines for a distance relationship, will ensure that your relationship flourishes through the summer.
Although this may be the last article of the semester, my advice doesn't stop here. Join the 115+ fans of Doctor Love on Facebook. Don't have Facebook? Follow Doctor Love on Twitter. I will be answering your questions and concerns through the summer, so join me! I believe in you and your relationship. You are the key to your own success. This is Doctor Love and I'm signing off.
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B.G.Sanford
posted 4/30/09 @ 2:49 PM CST
Very good article and chock full of helpful hints.Being a writer of romance, I read everything that I can on relationships.I'm sure you can imagine all the things I pick up on the various blogs. (Continued…)
pam luckhurst
posted 5/02/09 @ 5:04 PM CST
Doc Love,
Good advice. Love your writing style!
vancouver movers
posted 5/05/09 @ 1:17 PM CST
Good advice, long distance relationships can be very difficult to manage and people in such relationships need all the tips they can get.
Doc Love
posted 5/20/09 @ 8:46 PM CST
Readers,
I want to thank everyone for their supportive and genuine comments. It's always positive to see that people take the time to read the article, then take time to respond. (Continued…)
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