If this is your first time as a long distance couple,, chances are you may think that there is a few secrets on how to make your distance relationships work. However if you follow our 5 golden rules, it will give your relationship the best chance possible.
Golden Rule #1 - Have no secrets.
The greatest secret on how to succeed as a long distance couple? Having no secrets at all. Reveal everything and don't keep anything from your significant other. It is best practice to communicate thoughts or events that might cause a problem in the relationship even if you live in the same house, and it's still the same in a distance relationship.
Golden Rule #2 - Trust.
Perhaps the most crucial rule to a long distance relationship is trust. Before you both leave each other, you should both consider how much trust there is and set out the parameters of the relationship. If you're married you should already have a strong foundation of trust, and so building upon that with healthy communication will only strengthen it.
Golden Rule #3 - Make long term plans.
We've identified that by organising the next visit before your current one is over has really helped to give couples something to look forward to. Of course you should consider your relationships long term future together. If you both aren't planning long term commitment, it's going to get very thin very fast.
Golden Rule #4 - Let your feelings be known.
It's not advisable to bottle all of your feelings up. If you are unhappy with your partner, tell them about it. Don't keep it all inside for fear of harming their feelings. They will more than likely want to be there for you, and a relationship is something that the both of you have to work on. The procedures we recommend taking are to bring up the problem, understand the problem, then agree on the best way to overcome the problem together.
Golden Rule # 5 - Communicate with each other.
Another crucial rule to a successful distance relationship is communication. Always remember, communication is key! Download Skype and make sure to talk every single day. Call, text and make your significant other a part of your life.
Golden Rule #6 - Have Regular Long Distance Dates
Planning a few long distance dates can be extremely helpful during those long periods apart from each other. This can be anything from star gazing over the phone to a romantic Skype dinner date. Remember to be imaginative and you will always keep your partner interested.
