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Tutorial Dos and Don'ts for Falling In Love and Dating Long-Distance

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Dating someone from across the globe can be virtually impossible if you're not careful. Long distance dating is not as difficult as many people think and while the official success numbers are a bit murky, we have full confidence you can make it work if you're in this position. Communication is a big factor in any relationship, but it may not be the most important part of maintaining a successful long distance relationship


Do: Make sure you're in it for the long run​

Thinking of how long your relationship is going to last can be daunting. While in normal relationships you can omit the topic from your mind, in long distance relationships it's important to discuss this with your partner from the get go.

Don't: Over communicate​

You spend a lot of time connected, but then it becomes obsessive communication. The challenge can be finding a balance and ensuring the quality of conversations. It's essential we make the space for dates because we need it to be different from a check-in call. We need romance."

Do: Make sure you have the same communication style​

if you don’t have solid communication you don’t have anything."

Don't: Rely on social media​

"Don't be a social media stalker. We’ve all been there... but it will only drive you insane because either you won’t get any/enough information on them or you’ll create this whole problem in your head that is not a real problem.Te more transparent we are with one another, the more connected we feel. Communication is key... but to maintain the connection, you have to be vulnerable.

Do: Plan date nights​

Planning date nights is one tool you can use to keep your relationship active. Instead of just communicating daily or weekly, try planning an end of the week date night where you both stream the same movie or play an online multiplayer game.Dates consist of FaceTime and other various activities.

Don't: Rush the endgame​

"Don't expect everything to happen on your timeline. Again, this is the person you may want to be with for the rest of your life, but take your time. It’s cheesy but the right person will make time and find a way to be in your life.

Don't: Forget to set healthy boundaries​

Relationships can sometimes be very passionate, but its important for us to set healthy boundaries from the beginning. There's nothing wrong with letting your partner know what's okay and what's not. Not everything has to be black and white,
but communicating your limits is a healthy way of avoiding problems later on.





excerpt from redbook
 
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