6 Tips on Maintaining Long Distance Relationships

Long distance relationships also known as LDR's is when two people are dating from across a distance. This can be continents apart. Someone you meet online, but happens to be living really far from you. In this video, we want to share some tips on how to maintain a long distance relationship. If you are having doubts about long distance relationship, hope these tips can convince you otherwise!

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Script: Donna Yatz
Voice Over: Lily
Animation: Nayeli Meneses

Intro: Surey Camacho

Project Manager: Erin Bogo
Community Manager: Priscilla Cha, Nicole Pridemore
Producer: Psych2Go

[Psychgo]

Happy Monday everyone! Are you in a long distance relationship?

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To all LDR couples like us STAY STRONG

[sami-kcox]

thank you for this. instead of being afraid they're cheating though, i'm afraid that their feelings will vanish eventually since we're not together in person..

[LilMoonAngel]

I never thought my first relationship would be a long distance relationship but I’m not complaining💕💕

[stauroulaleonidou]

1) meaningful gift (teddy bear, nightlights, hoodies)
2) know their schedule
3) have trust
4) quality communication (instead of over texting try to have meaningful conversation)
5) make time to see each other
6) embrace the challenges together

[naisnoko]

To all the people in LDR... I wish you all a happy and easy LDR full of joy and great moments
I hope you all manage to be with your soul mate and have a great life together

[fnafventnoise]

Me and my boyfriend literally make ourselves cry with laughter for 3 hours, I think that’s pretty quality to me 💕💕

[asmaanaji]

from someone who has been in a long distance relationship i may give u some tips:
1-Yes u can love someone even if u didn't see him in real life and are apart(not everyone tho)
2-don't be too harsh on them
3-Make time for each other and understand each others routine
4-give him/her love and affection and care
5-Don't let jealousy come between u too
6- Don't blame him/her that they are far away
7- when u meet tell them that u are in love with them.( When he did i felt relieved that my personnality didnt change between phone and real life)
8-Give each other a gift that he/she can wear everyday or look at everyday (jewelery/key chain/a parfume etc)
9-He/she got feelings too and he/she get the same doubt as you from time to time
10-Think about the future..where u both will ne finally together and plan it with each other it will give both of you confort
SENDING ALL MY LOVE TO YOU GUYS AND REAL LOVE ALWAYS WIN

[intuitiveanatomyYT]

I’m in a long distance relationship while attending Med school. One of the most important elements of a successful relationship is that you need to be physically and emotionally well yourself rather than relying on your partner for love and attention to heal. You need two whole pieces to make a full piece of love.

[sincskent]

Im currently in a long distance relationship, and anxiety kills my everyday.

[jazx]

I trust my lil babyboy, but it’s so hard not being able to give him endless cuddles and kisses ;(

[lelebil]

I’m in a distance relationship rn and it’s very hard to handle. But we’re both willing to put efforts into it and make it work. Trust and patience is the key💗

[gracec.]

1. Give them a personal gift to hold on to.
2. Set routines and learn about each others schedules
3. Build trust and try not to jump to conclusions, dont assume the worst
4. It's not about quantity but quality
5. Make time to visit. But know that not all visits will be ideal and that is ok
6. Embrace the challenges together

[chag.]

6 Tips on Maintaining LDRs:

1. Give them a personal gift to hold onto.
2. Set routines & learn about each other's schedules.
3. Build trust & try not to jump to conclusions.
4. It's not about the quantity (how often you talk), it's about quality (quality communication).
5. Make time to see each other, but know that every visit may not be ideal, & that's okay.
6. Embrace the challenges together.

[KimberlySantosTV]

We're 5 years long distance as of now. He's visiting my country every year.

[libbylebyane]

I’m in a distant relationship as well, it’s not easy I won’t lie, especially with insecurities. But the one thing I can say to make it better for someone reading this, is look at the small details about your partner. Know them very well so that if something happens you don’t always assume the worst.

[phillipmcdaniels]

One tip: treat it like a real relationship at all times. Because it is. She's not just the person you have Skype dates with and then get back to your real life. She's a part of your real life. Talking to her, doing things with her (virtual), treat them as if she's there with you. Because emotionally she is, and you should be too. You're friends, family, colleagues, strangers should all know about her like she can walk into the room at anytime.

My long distance relationship is tough, but I'm happy. And so is she. We'll be together again someday.

Best of luck to all of you others going the distance!

[sandgroper]

Key thing is communication. My partner and I have 1 scheduled phonecall a week where we only talk about our feelings and/or concerns that we may be having, decisions that may affect the other, etc etc. Then we have spontaneous phone calls during the week where we just talk about anything from our day at work to the dog next door. We do this because we found that when we didnt, we would be hiding the "heavy feelings" from each other cause we didn't want to ruin our phonecalls by making them sad and have the other person worry. Of course thats sprinkled w morning/hope your having a good day/miss you/thinking bout you etc texts in between

[justynwilson]

Yea it’s hard for sure, but it’s literally the best thing ever. Not having your partner there physically sucks but the second you hear from them makes a world of difference. Also the building anticipation to see them is indescribable and possibly the greatest feeling of love ever. I love it 🥰

[hopefearchild]

I think the best advice really is to have your own life and to find a partner who's passionate about theirs as well. Me and my partner are busy with our lives that whenever we get to talk we spend so much time because we know we love each other and are not obsessed with spending all day with each other because we prioritize ourselves too. If you treat your partner as a desert for your efforts and not your main course or appetizer, life changes so much. You can be straight forward with them and also not strangle them with expectations because that also ruins relationships. Once you expect someone to act a certain way to your favour and not based on facts it'll just destroy them because you didn't try to understand so you're just in a relationship with you the image in your head.