Long-distance relationships aren’t easy. With
dating apps like Datetivity, and advanced smartphone technology, however, it’s
now easier than ever to stay in touch with your date—even if you live on
opposite sides of the world. Like any relationship, long-distance dating takes
commitment, understanding and, most importantly, flexibility.
As dating experts, we’ve compiled a few
tips to help you make your long-distance relationship work:
Refrain
from Constant Communication
With the ability to email, text, call, and
instant message your date, it’s hard not to want to talk all the time. In a
long-distance relationship, it’s important to avoid excess communication.
Constantly updating each other about trivial day to day things gets boring, and
will quickly suck the spark out of your relationship. Save the important stuff
for when you see each other in person.
Stay Optimistic
Learning how to live apart is just as
important as learning to live together. Expressing negativity towards your
long-distance relationship will only harbour doubt and anxiety. Instead, try to
see it as a positive journey, and an opportunity to bring you closer together
on an emotional level.
State
Your Expectations
From the very beginning, you and your date
should be on the same page. Setting up clear ground rules about what you expect
from each other, like how often you should communicate, and whether it’s okay
to date other people, will alleviate stress and prevent unwanted surprises.
Communicate
Creatively
Texts and emails get boring—and they’re
impersonal. Surprise your long-distance date with a handwritten letter, a
package filled with knick-knacks from the last time you were together, or a
creative video about what you did that day. Putting in this kind of effort will
show that you care, and help strengthen your relationship.
Stay
Active, Together
Don’t let distance stop you from being
active together. Videocall your long-distance date for a walk in a local park,
a hike up a nearby mountain, or a YouTube yoga session in your living room.
Plan
Visits
The best part about long-distance dating is
getting to finally hug your person (in real life.) Whether you live a few hours
away from each other, or on different continents, visits are a highlight for
all long-distance relationships. Give yourselves something to look forward to
by booking your trip in advance, or surprise your date with an impromptu
weekend visit.
Don’t let your long-distance relationship
get you down. Use the distance as an opportunity to strengthen your
relationship by communicating creatively, doing things together, and planning
visits.
At Datetivity, we provide online dating for
active singles in North America. It’s a safe, efficient, and healthy way to
date—whether you live in the same city or not. Register today to start meeting new
people!
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