Long distance relationship (LDR)

Long-distance relationship isn’t for the faintest of mind. It has so many disadvantages and at the same time it has some advantages, it makes both partners value and love each other more. They value every little opportunity they have to spend time together. This is because they never know when the next time is that they will be seeing each other or even talking to each other.

The reason is easy -You are now together once a month or even once a week; the two of you nurture and cherish the time you have together. You cherish every single moment with your partner, you make them feel like they are special and that every little thing they do for you is not taken for granted.

You both keep your love alive amid your busy schedule. You see to it that you don't lose touch and that you give each other reasons to remember why you fell in love with one another, to begin with.

Many people are in a long-distance relationship maybe due to the nature of the work of their spouse or for education/certification purposes. Some that aren’t married yet, end the relationship immediately one of the partners has to leave for another town or country.

In this day and age of technology, it is possible to be in a long-distance relationship where both partners can see each other online, through video chatting and online messaging.

It has been proven that sharing positive moments, experiences and good memories brings the partners closer. Long-distance relationship makes the couple work harder to be with each other. It is not a dead relationship but it’s not for everyone. It can still be valued by both partners if managed well.

Some things might make a long-distance relationship more challenging such as; communication problems, jealousy, loneliness and financial difficulties. All that's necessary is to deal with them maturely.

However, If you feel that you have a future with the person you are currently in a long-distance relationship with, by all means, go for it, but be careful not to abuse this. You will be surprised at how much you can accomplish when you are apart from your partner. It gives you chance to grow as an individual and also as a couple. It gives both parties the chance to work on themselves together as individuals and as a couple.

Reasons why LDR might fail

Let's face it, most long-distance relationships fail for one reason or another. It could be that partners have been robbed of the opportunity to bond and communicate with each other as much as they are used to. This lack of communication then extends to a lack of trust and potentially a breakup. Sending gifts is an excellent way for those in long-distance relationships to strengthen a bond.

Another reason is when one of the partners gets too close to the opposite gender. They start cheating the other partner emotionally and guilt set it. With time you start developing feelings for the person you see every day and feel your partner that lives far away doesn't love you.

Always try to be there for your partner, be loyal and show that you trust him/her, but don't get too close to that other guy/girl you see and talk to every day. Also when talking over the phone, and sharing how your day went with your partner, don’t keep on mentioning the name of that friend. Don’t let all your conversation be centred on someday else. It makes the other partner jealous and it’s a matter of time before he/she starts voicing out his frustration.

In conclusion, a relationship is a two-way thing. Know what you’re going into before making promises. If you won’t remain faithful or can’t stand having a partner who lives miles away from you, don’t commit to such.

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