Tips for Making Long Distance College Relationships Work

Making a long distance college relationship work can be challenging. In case you and your loved one are going to different places to study, you will have to make a choice. A lot of couples think that they won't be able to handle the stress of such experience and they prefer to end things in advance. Trying to make it work, though, will be definitely worth it. Coping with something like this will show you that your relationship really has a future and during that period you will also learn different things about each other which will only make your bond stronger.

Instead of feeling bad about the long distance relationship, you can look at it from a different perspective. This is the best test for your relationship which will show you how much you and your partner care for each other. Starting a new life, filled with adventures is exciting and a little scary, but this is also the ideal moment to take your relationship to another level. This will definitely require a lot of work and commitment from both sides, so it is best to discuss everything with your partner before leaving. We, on the other hand, will give you interesting tips which will help you preserve your relationship.

Communicate more – Undoubtedly, there is nothing more important than the good communication when it comes to long distance relationships. Being honest with each other is one of the main rules you will have to follow because the secrets and the lies will only make things harder for you. You have to be understanding and make a schedule which will give you enough time to talk and share the things that you want. Both of you will be probably very busy, but sometimes you will have to make a compromise in order to make things work.

Share every experience – Whether you are talking over the phone or through Skype, you shouldn't be afraid to share every experience from your day, no matter how insignificant it seems. Just because you are not spending every day together like before, it doesn't mean that you have to exclude the other person from your personal experiences. By sharing them you will make your partner feel closer to you just like before.

Enjoy your personal life – Speaking of your personal life, the new place will give you the chance to experience many new things and meet with a lot of interesting people. In moment like these, it is important not to forget about your loved one. That doesn't mean that you have to spend every minute on the phone but you have to share with each other everything, so that you can avoid the problems and the misunderstandings. You will be free to enjoy your personal life and learn new things about yourself, as long as you don't forget about your loved one.

Don't try to be someone else – Cleaning and maintaining your new room can be challenging, especially when you have busy schedule. You have to understand that it is not necessary to clean your room at the last-minute just because you are about to speak with your boyfriend or girlfriend on Skype. He or she probably knows you well enough, so there is no need to pretend to be someone you are not just because you are living apart now. Remember that this is only a temporary situation which you will be able to overcome together.

You shouldn't be afraid of the long distance college relationship because you can benefit from this experience more than you know. If you manage to go through this and still stay together, then you will be able to handle anything else in the future. The important thing is to use every chance you get to see each other and the best way to do it is by planning a vacation together.

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Kathleen Crane W.

Kathleen Crane works for HomeCleaners Stockwell in London. She had a long distance relationship with her boyfriend for four long years during college but their love appeared strong enough to survive and now they are more than happy to be still together.