Long Distance Romance Survival Guide

Nov 19
09:39

2010

Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

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New romance can find its way into our lives often when we are least prepared. Hopeless romantics continue to alter the direction of their lives impulsively in the pursuit of love and not allowing distance to stand in the way.

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There are several key aspects to long distance relationships which can be advantageous compared to same city relationships. Men and women involved in long distance relationships tend to appreciate and make the most of the time spend together and are less inclined to take one another for granted. The physical anticipation also makes the wait worthwhile.

Yet the negative issues facing long distance romances may out weight the positives aspects. Couples considering a long distance relationship as a serious option need to put in place staunch ground rules and should be aware they need to invest time and other personal sacrifices to achieve a positive outcome.

Research conducted by Dr. Helen Wellings of Monarch University recently published literature,Long Distance Romance Survival Guide Articles which revealed that 70% of couples who neglected to establish ground rules or set routines failed to maintain their relationship within 5 months. Her advice included: Agreeing upon strict boundaries which include not dating other people, to communicate on every second day, and to make practical arrangements to visit one another at least every 8-12 weeks. Wellings advice for couples looking to embark on a long distance romance went on to say "If couples can't agree to stick to a set routine which maintains a certain amount of regular contact and communication then they are just wasting each others time as failure is imminent and someone will inevitably get very hurt sometimes it's best to walk away ".

Other issues that will eventually crop up is the possibility of one person permanently relocating to their sweethearts hometown. Deciding which person will take on the majority of the risk and uproot their lives to move to a foreign city with no friends or family will be one of the biggest decisions one will need to consider.

Statistics tell us the scenario of long distance relationships is on the incline. Online dating sites can be attributed to this steady increase with around 25% of couples meeting on subscription based or free dating sites. The Internet and social network sites are pairing couples from all walks of life with geographical boundaries not as problematic for potential romances as it may have once been now that the World Wide Web is beaming into almost any home in the world.

Once you are beneath the same ceiling of stars, the dynamics of the relationship can alter in a big way. If you have been dating across the miles for a while, there's a good chance your communicating attainments have, by requirement, prospered.

Use this and verbalize things through and through and set in place back-up plans for any scenario. Keep your long distance flame burning and be spontaneous.

Remember this, if trust is an issue and you can't deeply trust this person, then think twice about such a commitment.