15 Things Long Distance Couples Do To Keep The Relationship Strong
byOlivia Youngs
Like most things in life, there is no "one size fits all" approach to relationships. Some couples elope after a few months of dating, while others date for years before tying the knot (or not tying it at all). Some move in together right away while others decide to savor the distance. Relationships of any kind are no walk in the park, but one of the hardest types to be in is the long distance relationship. Whether you've been long distance for only a few weeks or for your entire relationship, there are several things all long distance couples should do to keep their connection strong.
Before I was married, my now-husband and I dated from different towns. While we still lived in the same state (a piece of cake compared to some couple's distance), it was a completely new experience for me to get to know someone without seeing them all the time. Granted, there were the weekend trips together, the (all night long) Skype sessions, and the fact that our long distance relationship only lasted a few months, but those months weren't easy.
Anyone who has ever been in a LDR can pretty much arrive at the general consensus that they suck. However, there are lots of ways to make them a lot less awful and, dare I say it, a lot more fun.