“The longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives.”

Relationships are beautiful, but there will be times when long distance sucks. Like really! And the only person you need at that moment to make you feel good is the person you can’t be with.
Feel the emotions of every moment; do whatever you want to at that moment. Do not keep your feelings inside you.Let yourself be in that moment and know that it will pass. There are good times, there are bad times! Struggle to deal with every situation.
Do you feel like your relationship is not like what it used to be?
Maintaining a relationship requires determination from both sides. But when the couple lives miles apart, keeping a romance going becomes even more arduous.
It is not going to be easy, the long distance make things unachievable. Things will get complicated, you will feel lonely, sad and depressed. At the same time, the extra distance makes the little things extra sweet like eating together, holding other person’s hand, walk together, everything appears sweet. These things mean so much more in a long distance relationship.
To help you energize your relationship, these 15 tips will help to improve virtually any relationship. These tips are the key ingredients that go into making a good relationship work.

1.Avoid excessive communication

You do not have to communicate 12 hours a day to keep your relationship going. Do not be over possessive. Communication is important but it doesn’t make sense that to compensate for the distance, you need to communicate more. It might only make things worse and you would get tired of “loving.” It is just about teasing at the right moments and at the right spots.

2. Good morning and good night

Make sure that you always say goodnight and good morning, even if your partner is busy, just drop a text. This is important to convey to your partner that you remember them when you wake up and when you go to bed.

3.Trust

Trust is important. You need to seriously trust this person. Constantly questioning them will frustrate them and make things worse.

4. See it as an opportunity.

“If you want to live together, you first need to learn how to live apart.” – AnonymousThis is like a test of your love for each other. Do not bring negative thoughts like you are getting apart, long distance relationship is pulling you two apart. Take it as an experience that both of you will be bound together even stronger maybe later.

5. Set some ground rules for expectations

During this long distance relationship, both of you need to be clear with what you expect of with each other. Set some ground rules so that none of you is hurt and expectations are left behind. For instance, are you two exclusive? It’s better to be open with each other about all the things that comes to you.

6. Make an effort

Some of us are lazy, more laid back than others. If you are tied together in a ‘relationship’, you need to show the efforts. You contact needs to be regular. Calls, texts, skyping,emails etc. will all make the other person feel wanted. If you feel you people are lacking in something, talk to each other about it.

7. Talk dirty with each other

Undoubtedly, sexual tension is one of the most important things between couples. Sexual desire is a thing that will keep both partied from drifting apart. It will arise a sense of excitement. It is a biological need and it is an emotional one as well. Keep your other half excited by sending them naughty teasing texts and provocative descriptions. Sexy puns work pretty well too.

8. Share concerns

Always share concerns.Talk to ypur partner about every small thing that might be concerning you. The problem is not discussing, not sharing. The problem is huge if it is not discussed. When the problem mould, you will explode. Always share your issues and all worries.

9. Do similar things

Recommend each other books, TV shows, movies, music, news and etc. When you do the same things, you will get more topics in common to talk about. You will get to know more about each other. Even though you are living apart, it is good to create some shared experiences.

10. Accept struggles

There are several reasons you will have to live miles away from your partner. Do not let the reasons affect your love and your relationship. Accept each other’s work and struggle is the best way to keep your relationship secure and avoid arguments.

11. Keep track of each other’s social media activities

Be active on social media, like and comment on each other’s photos on Facebook and Instagram. Tweet each other. Tag each other. Share things on each other’s walls.These things will keep you involved into each other.

12. Stay positive

To keep your relationship alive you need to be constantly passing positive energy to each other. You may sometimes feel lonely, it can be painful to wait around. But just keep on pushing each other by reminding that the fruits at the end will be sweet. Be thankful that you have someone to love and someone who love you back and cares for you.

13. Video-call whenever possible

Yes, it can make everything alright. Looking at each other is important. Show them what you are doing, where you are etc.Do it whenever possible. This is the most important part in a long distance relationship.

14. Make plans

It might not be possible to meet up in the next few days, but do make plans. Make plans with your partner, it can bring confidence back into the relationship and will keep your relationship alive. It is not compulsory to make big plans. You could plan a weekend together or just a skype date. Always look forward to something. This will even avoid your relationship to get bored up.

15.Gift a personal object for the other person to hold on to.

There is nothing stronger than a momento. Be it something small or big. A small pendant, a ring, a keychain etc. All the little things come attached with a meaning. The daily items we use carry a lot of memories with it. Physical things will help you hold on to something that will help you remember your love. Something so little can mean so much to a person.

So far from touching,
Yet their heartbeats are syncing.
One day, we’ll connect.
– Anonymous