Couples

Traditions are like inside jokes. They are something unique and special to your relationship that’s just between your and your significant other. There are many benefits of starting Fall traditions with your long distance significant other. They will make you feel closer to each other and give your relationship a sense of stability. These are […]

Symptoms: Do you spend most of your time together fighting? Do you find it hard to engage in meaningful conversations with your partner? Do you no longer feel excited to see them? Do you feel unloved and unappreciated? Do you feel insecure about your relationship? If you or your partner have experienced one or all […]

“A grownup is a child with layers on.” -Woody Harrelson We can fall in love with someone intellectually, emotionally and physically. When we’re committed to someone we want to love them in every way possible and we’re always looking for new ways to strengthen our bond. We seek out new ways to love them and […]

Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th, you want it to be a special visit full of joy and sweet memories. Visits should strengthen your connection and allow you do things as a couple that you wouldn’t normally be able to do when you’re apart. This may sound like a piece of cake, but […]

So you and your partner have been talking for a little bit about meeting or visiting each other! Now, it’s time for the action part; booking and planning the trip! This is easily the most exciting part of the LDR aspect. It definitely brings you and your partner closer together during your planning stage, especially […]

Lately there have been a lot of discussions going around in the LDR community about what actually makes LDRs that last so different from LDRs that don’t. In fact, in the last decade or so, hundreds and thousands of blog posts, articles and forum topics have been created around this question. It’s something that is […]

We know, you might think we’re crazy for even thinking that there’s pros to being half the world away from your partner; but trust us on this. So we understand, the cons list is pretty much endless, right? You could sit there for hours writing out the long, long list of things that make being […]

You’ve been together for so long. You’ve had ups and downs, ins and outs and you know for sure that there’s no no one else you’d rather be with. Now your anniversary is coming up! Maybe its your 6 monthsary or the landmark of your first year together. Maybe it’s even your 10th or 20th […]

Okay, so you’ve had THE most amazing trip with your partner, but now it’s time for the dreaded part; the leaving. You knew it would be coming, in fact, a few days before you leave, you’re mentally calculating the time you have left with them, which also results in a lot of cookie baking haha! […]

We hear all too often that long distance relationships are too difficult to survive in the long run. But really if both persons involved in the relationship are strong and committed it can be easy to make your long distance relationship a success. Long distance relationships are no different from close distance relationships, they both […]

So, you’re becoming kinda serious and you’re thinking of meeting, which is a great direction to be heading in! Congrats! However, we must kinda warn you, everything that you guys do and say online will be a bit different to how it’ll be when you meet for the first time in person. Let’s be honest, […]

So, you’ve decided that you don’t care if they’re half way across the world or on Mars, your heart has chosen them and you’re going through with this LDR. Okay, congratulations! So, what should you expect now? Well first, it’s important to realize that some people WILL be happy for you , while some won’t, […]

All human relationships are dependent on communication. When we work, in order for us to do our jobs correctly we must communicate well with our boss and fellow employees. Friendships are also heavily dependent on communication. You cannot make a friend if you don’t first talk to them and you cannot maintain that friendship if […]

Independence blossoms We all know the girl or the guy who’s so morphed into their partner that they cease to function independently when they break up, complaining how lonely it is to be single. Being single isn’t lonely, in fact it is an opportunity to be independent. We have to be comfortable and happy being […]

Being in a LDR is a challenge. You’re faced with loneliness, sometimes with uncertainty of when you’ll see your SO again – will it be a few weeks or several months? The next best thing in a LDR we can get is the support from friends and family. Not everyone is fortunate enough to say […]

Trust me, we at ‘Crossing the World’ completely understand. In fact, between us, we’ve racked up so much Skype time I’m surprised they’ve not approached us! There’s nothing better than doing nothing but staring into your love’s eyes for hours. Before you know it, the Broncos have won the Superbowl, another world record’s been set […]

To survive an LDR, you have to make plans and goals.  Without them, the distance can seem endless and you become disheartened.  You get jealous when friends move in with their partners or get married, while you don’t know when the gap will be closed at all.  It is kinda like being a bitter single, […]

LDRs actually do have benefits that geographically close relationships have to work harder for.  You may have already noticed a few, such as your amazing communication skills and self-reliance.  But there are other, more practical benefits as well. 1. Being in an LDR forces you to travel like you always said you would. Many people […]

Long Distance Relationships are normal and quite frankly, they always have been. Throughout the ages, militants, star crossed lovers, political authorities and even celebrities have had to partake in the drama that is a long distance love story. Yet, in recent years, its become more and more common for people to maintain closer relationships with […]

Let’s be honest: long distance relationships can be challenging. The waiting, hoping, and wishing that your lover would come home and be close to you can be overwhelming. What is worse is when you are surrounded by a group of people who are always pointing out the negative sides of the relationship. Granted, not everyone […]