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…
Category: Couples
Great tools, tips and advice for long distance couples!
3 Common Long Distance Relationship Problems SOLVED!
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…
How to Set Long Distance Goals in 6 Minutes
“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…
Do I Really Need to Give My LDR S/O gifts?
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…
How to Start Fall Traditions In a LDR
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….
Is It Time For An LDR Check Up?
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…
5 Ways to Let Your Inner Child Fall In Love With Your LDR Partner
“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…
These 3 Apps will Obliterate Those Pesky Timezones! + Infographic
What time is it? If you’re an LDR couple in an international relationship, those 4 words can give you some serious anxiety. Being 5-10 hours apart from the person you love can make something as simple as communicating with them extremely difficult. You have to take into account if that person is going…
How To Maintain A Healthy Relationship With Your LDR Partner’s Parents
The ‘Crossing the World’ team has had their fair share of daunting experiences with the partner’s parents. Truth is, whether you’re in an LDR or not, meeting the parents for the first time IS scary and a nervous experience! Throw in the fact that you might have met online, have never met your…
5 Things That Will Ruin A Long Distance Visit
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…