How can you keep a long distance relationship going when you just met the significant other yesterday?

Answer 1

How to Make Long Distance Relationship WorkThere are several factors that take part in a "long-distance love relationship" I'm no expert but I am in one. We all know that communication; understanding, compromise, trust, faith, honesty and most of all a lot of patience are the key. Easily said than done, right? Of course: Let's not forget to mention frustration on the physical department. Whether you are 2hrs or thousands of miles away, there's a reason why you are in this long distance relationship. "LOVE". If you believe in love, believe in yourself and respect who you are and the other person; things will work out as planned. Prepare yourself ahead of time before getting in the "long-distance roller coaster ride" of your life. I know that problems will arise and misunderstanding will always play a big part. If you communicate well enough on the phone or email, then both should be able to dedicate the relationship to openness, trust and honesty. I know that we will always have doubts about the other person being so far away but you shouldn't feel that; if you're true to yourself, right? So, think positive and make the best of the situation. If you know that you're not the long-distance type material, don't commit. If you're not willing to give 100%, don't fool yourself or the other person. Don't lie. Feelings are no LEGO blocks. Being in this type of relationship or any relationship requires a lot of understanding. It's part of life, being in love and more…that also goes for the mental and physical. These are more than things, in my opinion. You can't purchase them at a grocery store, find it in your local yellow pages or deposit it to your bank account. You can't return it when you're done with it. It's more valuable than that! So, my best advice to anyone who's in this "long-distance roller coaster" (just like me) would be…Be true to your self. Let your relationship grow, let it blossom gradually. Take care of it like a rose garden. What I mean by this is, when you know that your significant other is suffering or in pain, water it with love and Help it can grow once again. This makes for a successful "long-distance' relationship. Good Luck

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• I'm in the exact same situation. I met the man of my dreams through a business situation in September '04. We live 3000 miles apart, he actually lives in my home town. We've spent two weekends together so far and the next is planned in two weeks. He's been here and met my children and friends, next I go there and do the same. It was love at first sight. We are commited to finding a way to be together in marriage some day. I want to move there, which is also where my family still is. Unfortunately, this means moving my children away from their father. This decision is heart-wrenching because he is an exceptional father, however, due to his career and schedule we are unable to have any normal type of visitation plan. They are mostly with me. I feel stuck here and want to start a new life for all of us with this wonderful man, but feel it's a selfish decision. What will it do to the kids now and in the long run? My ex and I are still great friends, and there is no desire on either of our parts to get back together. But when do I get to start fresh and follow my dreams?? I'm facing possibly losing him (it doesn't make sense for him to move here) for the sake of my children and my ex. Is that the right decision or am I a wimp?

But anyway - back to your question. You keep it going by first knowing that it is worth fighting for, and then finding ways to see each in person. I don't know how far your distance is, but we are making this work coast to coast. My only advice is that although written communication is a great way to get inside someone's head, the face to face physical connection is equally as important. I say go for it!

Answer 2

Establish that you both want a relationship and that both parties are willing to do what ever it takes to stay together, then you decided on sharing emails, phone number ect.. just keep in touch with the significant other to make sure you have the same goals.

Answer 3

You make a compromise with each other. Whether you go and visit him or he visits you. Always try to maintian the relationship happy and usually long-distance relationships are sometimes good as well depending on how far you guys are from each other.