Posted on: 11 February, 2007

Author: Bob Keen

So you’re in Minneapolis and your one-and-only is in San Diego. Your phone bill is larger than your car note each month, and you’ve worn out your fingers IM’ing all night. And that’s not all- you k... So you’re in Minneapolis and your one-and-only is in San Diego. Your phone bill is larger than your car note each month, and you’ve worn out your fingers IM’ing all night. And that’s not all- you know that if you tell anyone you’re involved in a long-distance relationship you’ll get The Look, and then The Sigh. To most people, you’re doomed to heartbreak already. While the stereotype may not be all that great for long-distance relationships, with some effort they can blossom and flourish. That phrase “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” is there for a reason, right? So how do you do it? First, we need to set up a framework for the relationship. Communication is vital, and nothing will make a partnership crumble faster than keeping secrets and not speaking what’s on your heart and mind. So there is the groundwork for your relationship. Now for the fun stuff! How do you keep the fires burning when hundreds or thousands of miles separates you from your S.O.? Long distance relationships can be hard, there’s no doubt about it, but coming up with exciting ways to show your partner they’re on your mind is something most at-home couples don’t do much. You’ve got the advantage on this one! Remember, nothing worth having ever comes easy. If you are separated from the person you love you know that already. But if you make it through you’ll have already overcome one of the hardest hurdles in your relationship. You’ll come out stronger and better for it. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com