Life can be very unpredictable and if you find yourself apart from your soulmate due to work, all is not lost; absence makes the heart fonder, or so the saying goes and in this short article, we offer some useful information to help you keep your relationship thriving.
Assess the situation
When you or your partner accepted that overseas contract, the only difference will be that you are physically apart, yet with the current level of digital connectivity, you can share video calls for free! If you feel the relationship is strong, nothing should change and you should maintain the normal level of calls and text messages. If you are both working, set times when a quick call can be made if either of you feels the need; the separation is temporary and there will be times when you will be together.
Texting
Most couples text each other constantly and that doesn’t need to change, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Just a short ‘thinking of you’ means a lot, when you are about to send, read it again and ask yourself if it is suitable or relevant. Thankfully, most chat platforms have a ‘remove’ option and most of us have made good use of that!
Sending gifts
Nothing brightens up a person’s day better than an unexpected gift; so splash out every now and then and that will ensure that your partner feels good about everything. She would love one of those chic club dresses that you can find online, where prices are lower than traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Of course, anniversaries, Xmas and birthdays are all times when a gift is suitable.
Enjoy a meal together
It might be once a week, set a time that works for both of you and share a video call while you eat. Leave your device on the table for a hands-free solution, you can talk about your day, their day and any plans you might have tomorrow; make this a regular thing and the fact that you are apart isn’t really an issue.
Plan for the future
It is a good idea to talk about your future plans, as this strengthens the bond; discuss the next time you meet; one of you will likely be going to an airport and that is a good conversation starter. Make sure you don’t give any impression that you are under stress, even if you are! The last thing you want to do is make your partner concerned about you, so keep things on a positive note. By focusing on a future that includes being together, neither of you will think about the separation and before you know it, you’ll be together again!
Trust is important in every relationship, especially a long-distant one; if you both focus on keeping the relationship alive, things should be fine and in no time, you will be together again and a celebration is in order.
This can be tricky. My husband and I have had to do this a lot since he’s in the military. Texting and Facetime helped a ton!
Yes, it sure can be hard.
This is a great post. I have a friend who has a long-distance relationship now due to his job and so far, they are doing really well. I agree when you say trust is very important in a long-distance relationship.
It sure can be hard, but it can work.
This is something that I have never experienced before. I will be keeping these tips in mind. thanks for sharing
Me either, but I’m sure it would be really hard.
Long Distance Relationships are not easy thus, putting in some extra effort is very important. I love the idea of enjoying a meal together even if it’s through a video call. My husband and I used to do this when he was assigned overseas for 6 months.
Agreed. It can be really hard.
Wow, your tips on maintaining connection through calls, texts, and even sharing meals virtually are really practical and heartwarming.
Good to hear that.
These seem like great ways to keep the romance alive while involved in a long distance relationship!
Yes, for sure.
I haven’t ever considered a long distance relationship. It takes extra work and I have been cheated on while dealing with distance. I know not everyone is the same. But for the right person I might consider it.
Yes, it really does. It sure can be hard.