Long distance can be really hard, especially if there is a massive time difference between you and your partner. While long distance dating can be tough, there are ways to navigate your relationship to make it more communicative and healthy. Here are some tips to help with navigating a long distance relationship.
- Download Cozy Couples
Cozy Couples is a wonderful app to use when long distance with your partner. The app features a section where you can update your mood throughout the day. This helps your partner figure out how you are feeling during any given time as it sends a notification to your partner that you are feeling that way. Other app features include taking care of a plant and a cat as well as having the ability to send cute notes to your partner that will make them smile. Overall, this app is wonderful if you or your partner are struggling with long distance.
- Block out time to FaceTime or call
If long distance is going to work for your relationship, you will need to find time to communicate. Obviously communicating in person will be a bit more difficult, since distance can really separate individuals. But blocking out time to do a simple FaceTime or call can be very good for your relationship. You can update your partner about your day and vice versa. You can also talk about other things such as your future passions, plans etc. It is important to always stay in touch with your partner when living far away.
- Be creative and still plan dates
You can still plan dates despite being long distance. Sure you cannot go to the mall or the movie theater together, but that doesn’t mean you are unable to have a cute date. Be creative. Share your screen and play a movie that you can watch together. Call and bake some cookies together. Sure, it is not the same as a conventional date, but making the best out of a situation will only help you look forward to when you can see each other again.
- Text back at a reasonable time
Never under any circumstances, leave your partner hanging. Not responding to your partner for an adequate amount of time can make them nervous. Even if you are busy throughout the day and do not have time to text, communicate that to them through a singular text or call. No one wants to be left hanging, especially if your partner is an anxious individual. Keep texting cohesively in a timely manner, as it will put both you and your partner at ease.
- Be aware of time differences
Remember to be aware of time differences when wanting to FaceTime or call your partner. While you might be free at 9:00 your time, your partner, whose time is 6:00, may be eating dinner. Remember to communicate that so you are not thrown for a loop when wanting to talk to your partner.
I hope these tips help if you are long distance with your partner. Distance loving can be very hard, but using the right amounts of communication will help youovercome it.
