One of the most important parts of a relationship is enjoying quality time with your partner. However, it is a big challenge in a long distance relationship. Quality time is limited to calls or messages. If you're in a long-distance relationship, don't ever think that your passion will fade because you don't see each other very often. Learn how to maintain the passion of love in a long distance relationship.
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Part 1 of 3: Keeping Love
Step 1. Try to meet as often as possible
One of the things that keeps long distance relationships interesting is waiting for the time to meet. Besides, distance makes every moment of meeting more special.
- Arrange meetings every chance you get. When parting, set a date to meet again. Time apart will be more exciting if there is a definite date to look forward to.
- If the distance is too far, try to compromise. Visits can be done alternately. You can also meet in the middle, in an attractive city as if you were on vacation. Thus, both of you can save time and travel costs.
Step 2. Plan a virtual date
You may not meet every Friday or Saturday to see a movie or go to the park, but you can still go on a date. Download a video calling app like Skype or Google Hangouts. The app lets you see each other so you can do almost anything you would normally do on a date.
You can both order food or cook and then eat at the same time by candlelight. Do whatever you normally do on a date
Step 3. Send a flirty message
Distance can make feelings stronger, especially if seasoned frequently. One way to maintain passion is to indulge the need for intimacy. You can send a photo kissing her in a sexy pose, or a flirty message saying that you think about her all day long. Do whatever feels comfortable for you and your partner.
Step 4. Send a surprise gift
Imagine how a couple's day will be brighter when they receive a package from you. Shipping large packages is expensive. So you need to be creative and deliver something that fits within the budget.
- Examples of small gifts are handwritten love letters, cute cards, framed photos, homemade cookies, or new CDs. Think about what your partner likes and send it with, "I miss you."
- You can also show commitment if you send personal items for your partner to keep. For example, special clothes or inexpensive jewelry.
Step 5. Use social media
Efforts to maintain the passion of love can be done up to the online profile. Even if you don't get together every day, it can be nice if the two of you make a commitment to the world. You can create a “dating” status or post a couple photo on your Facebook or Instagram page.
- Be careful, social media can be a means to express love to couples who live far apart. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of tension. Set limits on what each expects on social media.
- Since both of you spend more time with your friends, expectations should be clear to minimize jealousy after your partner posts a photo of himself at the party.
Part 2 of 3: Maintaining Good Communication
Step 1. Make sure you communicate every day
Whichever method you choose, try to have contact at least once a day. Communication can be done in many ways, such as email, text message, video call, social media, or telephone.
Remember, this doesn't mean you have to be connected all day. Intense contact will create dependence and/or depression because no matter how much you talk, you still can't physically be there. Determine how often contact each schedule allows
Step 2. Describe daily activities
The feeling of being in a relationship can be remembered by telling what happened in separate lives. Don't just tell your family or close friends about your exciting new job or funny incident at the coffee shop, tell your partner as well.
- Make sure the details you tell are still reasonable. For example, you don't have to tell them what you eat three times a day or what you do every hour.
- No matter how often you chat, you're bound to miss something. It does not matter. It won't dampen the passion. In fact, the mystery sometimes makes things more interesting. Just make sure that you and your partner know the important things.
Step 3. Have a daily ritual
Routine is sometimes as fun as spontaneity when it comes to something worthwhile. Think of some ways to contact your partner, and make it a routine. It will be something to look forward to every day and it is also consistency in an unusual relationship.
For example, sending a silly photo every morning when you wake up. Or, commit to a chat every night before bed
Step 4. Tell him how much you miss him
Telling him that you really want to go to a certain restaurant or attend an event with him will let him know that you want to be with him forever. It also emphasizes that you want to explore the world with him. You can say, "I miss you, can't wait for the weekend to see you." However, don't say anything that makes your partner feel guilty.
For example, avoid the words, “I hate that you always leave. We've never done anything together." It sounded like complaining. He wouldn't have left if he had the choice. So don't blame him. Complaints will destroy the passion in a long distance relationship
Part 3 of 3: Doing Activities Together
Step 1. Play something
Play is important for all lovers because it can strengthen the bond and increase satisfaction in the relationship. You will think of a partner when playing the same game alone.
There are many games to try. You can try a silly question game about each other. You can also download games on your phone to play against each other. Another option is to play on the opposite side on a device like a Playstation
Step 2. Watch a movie or TV show
Another way to strengthen the bond is to watch together even in different places. Choose a free time and plan to watch a movie, TV show, or documentary. If you don't have much time, you can share funny YouTube videos that you can laugh about together.
Step 3. Have a dream together
At some point, long distance relationships can be difficult if you both don't know where the relationship is going. Relationship experts usually suggest setting goals for when the two of you can coexist. While waiting for that “day” to come, you can discuss your dreams.
