Couples

No long distance relationship is easy, whether you are separated by a few hundred or a few thousand miles. However, couples in international relationships can sometimes have a few extra factors that contribute to the struggles of an LDR. The first is that most often, couples are usually a few time zones apart. Of course, […]

Everyone in a long-distance relationship knows how much of a difference being physically next to your partner can make.  Some people who haven’t experienced LDRs may take their partner’s physical presence in their life slightly for granted. Being in a LDR poses its challenges, with fighting and arguments being one of them. I don’t know […]

It’s been a long time coming.  You and your love have been counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until you meet.  You even talk about how you’re going to meet – Is it at the airport?  Will you run to them when you walk out of the arrival door?  Will your hug be […]

If you are engaged or are thinking of becoming engaged, congratulations! This is a huge step in your relationship as it solidifies your commitment to each other and your future together. As you start making plans and adding pins to your Pinterest boards, consider some aspects of a long distance engagement that are unique, compared […]

Being far away from your SO is hard enough in itself. Here’s a list of things to invest in that will make the distance a little bit easier to handle: A Body Pillow   Okay, so you don’t have to go this far, but a simple body pillow to cuddle with can make those lonely […]

So, this one is for the couples who have met online, whether it was through a dating app, an online social environment or by chance – Has your relationship changed with your loved one after meeting? I ask this question because last month I met my love in-person for the first time. We had been […]

If your partner has ever told you that they need a break, it may not be as bad as you think. Perhaps they just need some time to clear their head of any doubts, and it may not be your fault. Taking a break from being romantically involved does not necessarily mean that you will […]

So I’m currently on a plane back home to Australia from Los Angeles. I had the most amazing time with my boyfriend and of course, all good things must come to an end (temporarily). So how do you get over the funk after seeing your love and you must return to normal life? Here are […]

One of the biggest things I’ve had to come to terms with in my relationship is the fact that my partner’s parents did not know about me for (I kid you not) years. And even now that they know of me, I have never met them, nor will I for quite some time. If your […]

“Goodnight Bitty, I love you,” Ashlyn says as she waves goodbye to her niece before ending the call. Ashlyn has moved almost 300 miles away from her family in order to be with her husband as he finishes tech school for the Army reserves. After eleven weeks of being apart while he was in basic […]

Those who are in a long distance relationship have already decided to take the road less traveled. But that doesn’t mean it won’t get stressful along the way. No relationship can avoid stress, but long distance couples may face uniquely stressful situations. Here are some you may come across in your LDR. Boredom Anyone in […]

Once you told people about your online relationship, they probably either laughed it off, or said that it’s not going to be worth it to wait all this time and spend all this money just to see someone for a few day. They may even have told you that it’s all a fake and you […]

I’m not sure about you, but I’m a huge Instagrammer. When I first started my long-distance relationship with my loving boyfriend, I didn’t know that there were things like LDR Magazine on the good ol’ interwebs that could help me through the tough times. So I would search for hashtags on Instagram that relate to […]

If you are in an online relationship, waiting a long time to meet someone for the first time can prove difficult. If both you and this person are really into each other, it shouldn’t be a problem. However, there will be good days, and there will be bad days, just like in any normal relationship. […]

All couples will argue at some point in their relationship. Some couples argue infrequently, some all the time. There are many books, articles and websites that give great advice for couples who struggle with arguing, but for those of us in long distance relationships, we have some pretty particular issues when it comes to all […]

The precious visits for long distance couples are the shining stars of the relationship and often serve as milestones for the couple. But no matter how much you plan for or envision the visit in your mind, there inevitably will be letdowns. Here’s how to make the most of your visits, even when they don’t […]

Do you know if you’re an introvert (Innie) or extrovert (Outie) in your long distance relationship? The idea of extroverts vs. introverts has been in pop culture for some time now. Books have been written on the subject and entire online forums are dedicated to personality types. Are you an extrovert or an introvert? How […]

Welcome to the third part in our Geeky Guide to LDRs series. If you missed our first two parts on what attracts us to others, and how attraction develops into love you can read part one here and part 2 here. In this part we are going to explain why long distance relationships can work, […]

Welcome to the second part of our Geeky Guide to LDRs. If you missed the first part, in which we discuss the role of attraction in long distance relationships, you can read that here. In this article we will explain how simple attraction can develop into something much more. Whether you fell in love at […]

Distance is the keyword. Being away from the person you love can feel unbearable. Living more than 5000 miles away from my boyfriend I feel desperate and hopeless at times, but luckily there are so ways to make the distance seem shorter. Here is a list of our 5 personal favorite methods that serve to […]

So you are finally ending the distance, congratulations!  You’re getting ready to move to be with your beau.  But it is easier said than done.  Moving is a huge pain even within the same city, let alone across the country or to another country.  So here’s a few things to remember when you’re organizing your […]

This infographic could help you to improve your romantic long distance relationship! The tips are quick, easy and just may shed a little light on how to make your relationship the best it can be! Right click to save, pin it for later or share it with a friend or partner! Do you apply these […]

Long distance relationships are by no means a recent phenomenon. Perhaps once more limited to naval and army personnel, there is no doubt that there have always been long distance lovers. But why, as technology has advanced, are long distance relationships also becoming more common? Why do couples stick with their partners despite the hardships […]

One thing is dealing with the separation. Learning how to ease the pain of being apart and accepting that you are in a long distance relationship. Another thing is taking the leap and actually decide to eliminate the distance and live together. Most people in a long distance relationship wish they could erase the ‘long […]

When you’re in an LDR, it’s really important to think on the bright side and to always stay positive. That being said, there are some days when your emotions may get the best of you. So grab some tissues; here are some great songs for those times when you want to just put in your […]