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How 10 Months In An LDR Changed My View Of Long Distance Relationships
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How 10 Months In An LDR Changed My View Of Long Distance Relationships

August 1, 2016 4

Not long ago it was that my views towards long distance relationships were completely different than today’s. Today and for the last 10 months, I, a girl from San Diego, have been in a long distance relationship with an Aussie, and the Pacific Ocean lays in between us (7,960 miles). A year ago, my views towards […]

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The ULTIMATE Long Distance Relationship Survival Guide
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The ULTIMATE Long Distance Relationship Survival Guide

July 14, 2016June 29, 2016 LDR Mag2

Long distance relationships have a reputation for being hard and not working out.  But while LDRs have a bad rep, there’s no doubt that they CAN be successful if you know how to successfully make your way through all of the challenges that a long distance relationship can bring. If you and your loved one […]

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5 Mistakes You’re Making In Your Long Distance Relationship
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5 Mistakes You’re Making In Your Long Distance Relationship

June 23, 2016June 6, 2016 LDR Mag5

A long distance relationship isn’t like IKEA furniture, where you can just take it out of the box and read the instruction manual. Oh, how much easier they would be if we COULD do that! Think about it! If you were fighting about money? Just visit page 10. If you needed help with Visas? Hit […]

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32 Quirky & Fun Long Distance Relationship Cards
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32 Quirky & Fun Long Distance Relationship Cards

June 21, 2016June 4, 2016 LDR Mag0

We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, LDR Magazine may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page. Summer is here and it’s time to spread some happiness to a faraway friend! The quirky and fun long distance relationship cards below go beyond your usual store-bought […]

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20 Things You Miss Out On In A Long Distance Relationship
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20 Things You Miss Out On In A Long Distance Relationship

June 20, 2016June 2, 2016 LDR Mag0

1. You’ll miss them before they’ve ever left, each moment pulling you both farther from each other even though you’re still in each one another’s presence. 2. You’ll miss them at 5 am when you shift in your slumber and realize the cold, empty space beside you. 3. You’ll miss them in the empty space […]

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5 Ways to Make Visiting Your S/O Unforgettable
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5 Ways to Make Visiting Your S/O Unforgettable

May 23, 2016April 2, 2016 LDR Mag0

Finally getting to visit with your SO after months and months of waiting can be so exciting, but also overwhelming, and whether you have never met before or met many times, you never can seem to shake the butterflies in your stomach those last few minutes before you finally get to jump into each others […]

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10 Questions Every LDR Gf Secretly Asks Herself
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10 Questions Every LDR Gf Secretly Asks Herself

May 19, 2016April 2, 2016 LDR Mag0

1. Out of all the people in the world, does he really like me? This one is classic. You’ve found the most amazing person ever. You feel so lucky to be dating them. He could have chosen anyone in the entire world and he chose you. Then you get to thinking, “Wait, this amazing person likes […]

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5 Reasons You Should Forgive Them Already
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5 Reasons You Should Forgive Them Already

May 9, 2016April 2, 2016 LDR Mag1

Long distance relationship or not, every couple fights and every couple has disagreements. Unfortunately, sometimes those disagreements aren’t so quickly resolved. How annoying is it when you and your partner fight and it seems never ending? You know you’re not the wrong one, but your partner insists they’re the one who’s in the right. Well, […]

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3 Infuriating Misconceptions about Long Distance Relationships
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3 Infuriating Misconceptions about Long Distance Relationships

May 4, 2016April 2, 2016 LDR Mag0

Anyone in a long distance relationship understands the struggle of the average LDR misconceptions. Some people just can’t understand how two people in love can live miles and miles apart, or, how two people could love each other without even meeting in person. It’s okay if people don’t understand. The reality is that unless you […]

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30 LDR Milestones Actually Worth Celebrating
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30 LDR Milestones Actually Worth Celebrating

May 3, 2016March 31, 2016 LDR Mag0

All couples can remember their big relationship milestones: the first date, moving in together, getting engaged… These virgin milestones are to be savored forever. But the less celebrated milestones deserve some recognition too. Let’s celebrate those “special” milestones in the list below. How any milestones have you and your partner reached? 1. The First Phone […]

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A Day in the Life of a Long Distance Girlfriend
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A Day in the Life of a Long Distance Girlfriend

April 25, 2016March 31, 2016 LDR Mag3

You groan as your alarm clock starts ringing, but to your delight, you go over to your phone and see that the Skype call last night hasn’t disconnected. You can still hear your significant other fast asleep and breathing peacefully. The happiness you have right then and there is pretty much equivalent to you waking […]

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15 Things To Do For Yourself After A Long Distance Breakup
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15 Things To Do For Yourself After A Long Distance Breakup

April 21, 2016March 31, 2016 LDR Mag0

People say that long distance relationships are not for everyone. They even say that it is not for the faint of heart. But just because your LDR did not work out does not mean you were weak and that you did not do your best to fight for it. Ending a long distance relationship is […]

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Tips To Remember When Meeting For The First Time
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Tips To Remember When Meeting For The First Time

April 14, 2016April 18, 2016 LDR Mag20

So you’re meeting your long distance partner for the first time? Congrats! I am so, so excited for you! You must be pretty nervous, right? The insane butterflies, the annoying little fears, worrying way too much about what you look like (because let’s face it, nobody looks glamorous after traveling for hours), and just hoping […]

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11 Small Things You Should Do For Your LDR Everyday
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11 Small Things You Should Do For Your LDR Everyday

April 5, 2016March 30, 2016 LDR Mag0

Sometimes in a long distance relationship you forget to show some love and appreciation to your partner. In all the craziness of trying to coordinate time to video chat and plan visits, you could be pushing your significant other under the rug. Here are 11 things you can do everyday to make sure your SO […]

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5 things you can do to make your LDR better
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5 things you can do to make your LDR better

March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 LDR Mag3

Long Distance Relationships can be the most rewarding relationships out there while simultaneously also being the most difficult. There so much to worry about! So many things that could go wrong. And even though you and that someone really love each other, it can be easy to fall into something that harms your relationship. While […]

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12 Things To Consider Before You Start A Long Distance Relationship
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12 Things To Consider Before You Start A Long Distance Relationship

March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 LDR Mag0

Physical Contact is more important than you think I don’t mean to state the obvious, but this is the biggest obstacle of being LDR. Long distance = no or limited physical contact. Now, it’s easy to say that you realize this up front but I can honestly say you have no idea of how hard […]

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20 Couples Who Succesfully Closed the Distance
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20 Couples Who Succesfully Closed the Distance

February 25, 2016February 25, 2016 LDR Mag0

Closing the distance is a monumental achievement for anyone who has ever been in a long distance relationship! Its the end goal for each and everyone one of us, after all who really intends to be in a long distance relationship forever? Hopefully not you! While the statistics may hint otherwise, many long distance couples […]

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15 Amazing LDR Goals That Have Nothing To Do With Closing The Distance
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15 Amazing LDR Goals That Have Nothing To Do With Closing The Distance

February 12, 2016January 30, 2016 LDR Mag0

We all want to close the distance and get rid of “the space between” for good. But until then, how about seeing how many of these meaningful long distance relationships goals you and partner have already reached? 1. Figuring out how to say I love you, without any words, from hundreds or thousands of miles […]

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6 Ways You’re Making Your LDR Harder Than It Has To Be
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6 Ways You’re Making Your LDR Harder Than It Has To Be

February 10, 2016January 25, 2016 LDR Mag0

1. You impute motive about inconsequential things Your girlfriend didn’t text you back, she must be ignoring you. Your boyfriend responded with a one word answer, he must not be paying attention or doesn’t care. Your best friend is making goo-goo eyes with their partner, knowing that you’re away from yours and it hurts -they […]

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9 Outrageous Lies Your Long Distance Boyfriend Will Tell You
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9 Outrageous Lies Your Long Distance Boyfriend Will Tell You

February 4, 2016January 25, 2016 LDR Mag4

What’s a good way to distinguish the good guys from the players? Track down their lies. In a long distance relationship, everything is about trust. If you fuel your relationship with lies, that trust will rust and break down any amount of love you feel for each other. While this article is about guys, both […]

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14 Super Sweet Realizations Only LDR Couples Experience
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14 Super Sweet Realizations Only LDR Couples Experience

February 3, 2016March 29, 2016 LDR Mag0

Being in an LDR we experience & appreciate things that lots of other couples never seem to notice. Along with that comes some interesting realizations that only an LDR couple could come to. Here’s 14 of our favorites! 1. Waking up next to your partner and realizing they’re actually there beside you. Yes, this is […]

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Are You Using These 7 DUMB Excuses To Stay In Your Crappy LDR?
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Are You Using These 7 DUMB Excuses To Stay In Your Crappy LDR?

February 1, 2016January 25, 2016 LDR Mag0

We’ve all seen it before, that one couple who clearly has some huge relationship issues. Maybe they’re that couple that argues all the time, or the pair who are always dealing with some kind of long distance jealousy issue. The crazy thing? They don’t even seem to realize their relationship is borderline dysfunctional. Some couples […]

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6 Reasons Why Couples Who Survive Long Distance Have The Strongest Relationships EVER
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6 Reasons Why Couples Who Survive Long Distance Have The Strongest Relationships EVER

January 29, 2016March 29, 2016 LDR Mag0

There are some serious perks to surviving a long distance relationship, and not just having that badge of honor for beating it. Distance is like boot camp for any relationship and when you finally come together to close the distance for good, your relationship is all kinds of ripped. If you’ve survived the distance, you […]

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10 signs you’re TRULY in love with your LDR Partner
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10 signs you’re TRULY in love with your LDR Partner

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 LDR Mag3

Everyone loves differently. To say that you love someone is truly subjective, it means something different for every individual. But for anyone who has ever experienced what it feels like to be in love, you know that it’s the best feeling in the world. For some reason, people have this perception that people who are […]

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5 SUPER Easy Ways To Stay In Love When You’re Never Together
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5 SUPER Easy Ways To Stay In Love When You’re Never Together

January 8, 2016January 5, 2016 LDR Mag3

You love your partner, there’s no doubt about that! But a long distance relationship cannot thrive just on the knowledge that you love each other. Distance can do funny things to our minds; it can make us jealous, worried, insecure & sometimes just plain angry about our situation. All because we’re far apart. It takes […]

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3 Ways Long Distance Relationships Are Incredibly Romantic
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3 Ways Long Distance Relationships Are Incredibly Romantic

November 26, 2015December 28, 2015 0

Long distant relationship couples can be equally, if not more, romantic as close distant couples. While people tend not take your relationship seriously, you know just how incredibly ‘just-like-in-the-movies’ your relationship can be. If not, here are three tried and tested ways you can be romantic. No one does snail mail better than you You put every […]

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90+ Open When Topics For Deployment
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90+ Open When Topics For Deployment

November 20, 2015April 11, 2025 LDR Mag0

Having a family member far away from you for an extended period of time is always hard. Deployment, however, can be even harder -especially if you haven’t ever experienced it before. Military deployment is a trying time for families. There’s fear, loneliness and the day to day worry that the person you love is going […]

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3 Common Long Distance Relationship Problems SOLVED!
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3 Common Long Distance Relationship Problems SOLVED!

November 19, 2015December 28, 2015 0

The world is getting flatter. Now it is even more possible to maintain a healthy happy long distant relationship hundreds of miles apart than we were able to ten years ago. New technology plays a part and is definitely something that should be celebrated. While it does leave us often glued to our phones it […]

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How to Set Long Distance Goals in 6 Minutes
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How to Set Long Distance Goals in 6 Minutes

November 6, 2015April 11, 2025 LDR Mag1

“What are your goals?” Whew! Such a daunting question right? Well, maybe it doesn’t have to be. Do you have 6 minutes? We’re going to let you in on a secret today. In fact, we’re going to show you how to set long distance goals in 6 minutes. But first, let’s talk about why goals […]

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Do I Really Need to Give My LDR S/O gifts?
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Do I Really Need to Give My LDR S/O gifts?

November 5, 2015December 28, 2015 0

There are a lot of LDR products available now. But you may wonder, why do I need to send my long distance significant other gifts? Does it really matter? Well, research has shown that giving gifts helps define and strengthen relationships. So with that being said, here are 3 benefits of giving your partner gifts: […]

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