Couples

We all have our own insecurities. Those who are very insecure with themselves may not feel they are good enough for their partner, or that their partner could find someone better. Trust is important in all relationships, but especially in an LDR. Your partner is in a different state/country, you are a fair distance apart, […]

I’m sure a lot of you have heard of the show Catfish, or have at least seen some shows/read some stories on the topic of “catfishing.” Catfishing is when someone makes an internet profile of a fake person, and goes on to hurt one person or a lot of people. Sadly, these people tend to […]

What’s better than a totally personalized gift? A personalized gift from your S/O! Distance can suck, but there are many ways to make it more bearable. One of these ways is giving each other gifts. But trying to close the distance means that money can be tight. So here are 5 personalized gifts that you […]

The holidays are something most of us look forward to. It is especially exciting for those in a long distance relationship because it provides at least two opportunities, quite close together, to be with your S/O in person! However, holidays with family, whether to your home or theirs (or both!), have the potential to stir […]

Songs have a way of speaking to the soul, whether it’s through the lyrics, the music, or a combination of both. Sometimes a song is able to bring light to a very dark, dismal situation. There is one song that puts my situation into perspective and helps me see things through my boyfriend’s eyes. “Miles […]

If there’s anything I’ve learned from being in a college LDR it’s that there are plenty of obstacles. That being said, there are also plenty of ways to make a college LDR thrive and succeed. Here are six crucial tips to keeping the love alive from university to university. Tune Out The Naysayers (because, boy, […]

There are different types of LDR’s. However, the one I am focusing on for this article is the one I am currently in – been together online but have not yet had the opportunity to meet in person. There are several things you have to consider when thinking about beginning an LDR with someone you’ve […]

As we all know, each long-distance relationship is unique and has its own challenges and benefits. The lifestyle that comes with being married to a pilot may not enter the minds of most when it comes to LDRs, but when a woman (or man – women can be pilots, too!) says her vows at the […]

Technology has made long distance relationships much easier to withstand. What with texting, video chat, and social media – even couples apps – there are several avenues a pair can pick from with which to communicate. It’s sometimes comical to think about all the different ways couples can contact each other. Every couple has their […]

1. Send them little notes My S.O. knows what it means when I say “note.” These notes don’t have to be long, it’s just a way to remind them of all the things you love about them. My notes are usually pretty long but I love how my S.O. reacts, he always says how much […]

A for Appreciation: Remember to appreciate the fact that someone loves you enough to endure a vast amount of distance. In a world where relationships are mostly physical in nature and most people wouldn’t dare to try a long distance one, you have someone brave enough to continue to bond with you in the absence […]

Sometimes in the course of our relationship, we can come to a little dip in the road –a low point where things just don’t feel as bright as they used to. Everyone experiences that stale part of their relationship, but not everyone knows how to remedy it so the relationship doesn’t’ dive downhill. To help […]

Tick Tock. We all hate the countdown from the minute our partners step back onto the plane or however they choose to head back to their home. So begins the countdown to the next time we can see them again. It may be weeks, months or years but can feel like forever. However long you have […]

Feeling lonely is a common problem in romantic long distance relationships. It seems that when you are far away from someone you care about for long extended periods of time, you can get hit with really deep feelings of sadness, depression and the general feeling of being physically alone. Go figure. What isn’t common is […]

Long distance relationships confuse a lot of people. They wonder “Why would anyone choose to stay in a relationship that prevents them from fully enjoying someone they love because that person lives hours, continents or miles away?” Despite several studies marveling at high levels of longevity and happiness among long distance couples, people still cant […]

There are a lot of negative facts that are circulating about long distance relationships. Every one at this point knows that they are hard and it takes a lot of work to make one last but, like most things in life, for every negative there’s a positive about these types of relationships! So we’ve compiled […]

Being in a long distance relationship is hard, of that there is no doubt, and it often takes a whole lot of flexibility, patience and understanding to get through it. Sometimes seeing the ease with which other people conduct their relationships (together – whilst you and your love are apart) can be a source of […]

[pullquote] “The theatre was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.” -Stella Adler [/pullquote] Movies can teach us a lot about ourselves, our lives & our relationships. While on the surface they can seem to be just entertaining time-wasters, if you look close enough you can find all sorts of […]

Chances are, if you’re here you’re considering starting a long distance relationship. You’re not sure about the odds of a long distance relationship working out and want some inside information on what it’s like to be in a relationship like this BEFORE you get into one. Well props to you for thinking ahead and being […]

If you are thinking about, or are already involved in long distance relationship, there are a few things you want to keep in mind in order to be successful. Take what you can from this list of 10 Commandments of Long Distance Relationships and use it to strengthen your own relationship with your partner. 1. […]