3 Harsh Facts Long-Distance Relationships, You Need To Know

Last Updated on December 29, 2022 by Sarah Smith

3 Harsh Facts Long-Distance Relationships, You Need To Know

If you’re in a long-distance relationship, you know that it can be frustrating. You’re separated by miles and time zones, so you don’t get to see each other nearly as often as you’d like. You might also find that your partner has different interests or goals than you do—which can make it hard to communicate about them. But if both partners are invested in the relationship and willing to work through these challenges (and learn how), then a long-distance relationship is possible! Here are some hard facts about LDRs:

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You’re not going to see each other every day.

The reality of long-distance relationships is that you can’t just go out on a date whenever you want. It’s not practical, and it doesn’t make sense for either party if that were the case. For this relationship to work, both parties will have to set aside time for each other—and there are many other things in life that take precedence over seeing your significant other!

So how do we make sure our schedules don’t clash? Well…that’s where it gets tricky. You need some kind of plan so that when one person wants something from their partner (like “I want us all weekend together!”), another person knows what needs doing first (like “I’ll go grocery shopping now because I’m hungry after yoga class today”).

You won’t always have the same goals in mind.

While this is a common problem for long-distance couples, it’s particularly tricky when you’re working with someone from another country. For example, if your partner wants to visit the beach but you’re not sure if it’s safe for them to go there, it can be hard to compromise on this issue. Perhaps your partner wants some time at home with their friends and family—but maybe those people don’t speak English or don’t know how far away from home they are (or even what “home” means). In such cases, communication is key!

You’re going to miss a lot of important moments.

It’s not just birthdays and anniversaries that will be missed, but also things like family events—and even holidays and special occasions. In fact, the only time you can’t be there is when your partner dies. And even then, it’s probably better if they die alone in their apartment than with someone else there who isn’t doing anything they want to do (like playing video games).

Long-distance relationships are really hard, but we can do a lot to make them work.

Long-distance relationships are hard. You’re not going to enjoy your partner as much when they’re not there, and you won’t be able to spend as much time together. But with some careful planning, patience, and effort on both sides of the equation—and really good communication—long-distance relationships can work for you.

What kills long-distance relationships?

Long-distance relationships are difficult, but they can be rewarding. Even if you’re not in a long-distance relationship, it’s easy to imagine that your friends may be. And while we don’t have hard numbers or research to back this up, we think the number of long-distance couples is likely higher than in other types of relationships. So, what are the challenges of this kind of relationship? How can they be overcome? And is there anything special you need to do differently when dating someone who lives far away from where you do? We’ll answer these questions and more in this guide!

LDRs can be tough, and communication is vital if you want to strengthen your bond.

If you’re in an LDR, it can be hard to talk about everything. It’s especially hard when you feel like your partner isn’t listening or doesn’t care about what you have to say. But communication is the only way to strengthen your bond and make sure that both of you are on the same page.

Communication isn’t always easy—and sometimes it takes time before things get ironed out between two people who are trying so hard not just to communicate but truly connect with each other by sharing their feelings and thoughts openly with each other over long periods of time (or even short ones). However, if this doesn’t happen naturally then there are ways to improve communication skills:

• Listen carefully when someone tells their story; don’t interrupt them or speak too quickly yourself! Then ask follow-up questions that allow them space rather than being pushy about getting answers right away.”

You can’t keep a long-distance relationship strong only by communicating via text or phone calls, because these methods of communication don’t convey body language.

Communication is the key to a long-distance relationship. You can’t keep a long-distance relationship strong only by communicating via text or phone calls, because these methods of communication don’t convey body language. Body language is important in relationships because it shows your partner how you feel about them, what you’re thinking and how comfortable they are with you when interacting with them.

When trying to make sure that your relationship stays strong while living apart, it’s important to take into account all the different ways that people communicate with each other: verbal statements (like “I love you”), nonverbal signals (such as facial expressions), gestures and physical contact like hugs or kisses on the cheek.

Set aside specific times for video chatting and set limits on how often you’ll check in with each other.

• Set aside specific times for video chatting and set limits on how often you’ll check in with each other.
• If it’s a long-distance relationship, set aside specific times for video chatting. This will help keep the friendship alive even when one of you is traveling or busy at work and can’t get online as easily.
• If it’s a long-distance relationship, set limits on how often you’ll check in with each other so that there aren’t any surprises during those times when one person wants to see the other but doesn’t have any idea exactly what time it is where they are!

When you’re having a video chat with your long-distance partner, try to make the most of it by doing an activity together.

If you’re looking for ways to make sure your long-distance relationship stays alive, try doing something together. It can be as simple as watching a movie on Netflix or playing video games together on Xbox Live. You could also try creating an art project or spending time making breakfast in the morning before work so that you have something easy and fun to look forward to later in the day when the two of you do have time together again.

The important thing here is that whatever activity it is, try doing something new with each other! The more often that happens, the better chance there will be for both parties’ emotions towards each other (and away from their phones) during those moments when they actually communicate face-to-face instead of just talking through email or text messages every few days.”

In addition to talking about your day-to-day lives, plan regular chats that are more dedicated to emotional intimacy with your partner.

Talking about your feelings is a great way to build emotional intimacy with your partner. Don’t be afraid to share how you are feeling, what has been going on in your life, or anything else that makes you feel good or bad.

For example: “I’m feeling really lonely these days because I haven’t seen any friends since we moved here.” Or: “I was thinking about getting a dog and maybe bringing it home tomorrow if I can find one for cheap.” Or even: “I hope we get married after college so that when we’re old enough (or dead), our kids will know why they were named what they were named!” This kind of thing doesn’t have to be serious all the time—sometimes just making fun of ourselves will bring us closer together!

Making decisions as a couple can be difficult when you’re apart, so create a process that works for you both.

When it comes to making decisions as a couple, you might be wondering: how do we work together? How do we communicate? Can we even agree on some things?

Making decisions when you’re apart is difficult enough—but what about when you actually need to make the decision? Is there any way that two people can come together and make an informed choice between different options that are presented by others (like family members or friends)?

The answer is yes! There are many ways in which couples can work together effectively in order for them both to live their best lives. You just need some planning and communication skills before getting started on this journey towards being happy partners forevermore!

Knowing that one of you is feeling anxious or jealous is extremely validating and offers an opportunity to hear what matters most to each other.

Knowing that your partner is feeling anxious or jealous is extremely validating and offers an opportunity to hear what matters most to each other. You might be surprised by how much you can learn from hearing their concerns, even if they’re not related to the relationship itself.

When I was in a long-distance relationship with a man who lived hundreds of miles away, I would often feel lonely and isolated when he wasn’t around. So often we’d talk on the phone while he was working out at the gym or watching TV at night (and sometimes even during his workouts).

While talking with him about these feelings helped me process them better, it also made me realize that he needed space too! It wasn’t just me who needed time apart from each other—it was everyone involved in this relationship!

Long-distance relationships need intentional communication and thoughtful planning.

Long-distance relationships are inherently challenging, but they can be made easier with intentional communication and thoughtful planning.

In order to make the most of your time together, consider:

• How you’ll communicate. Think about what works best for both of you so that there’s no guesswork involved in how much each partner gets from their communication strategy (e.g., phone calls or text messages). Also consider whether there’s anything else that could be done differently—for instance, if one person prefers email or another prefers FaceTime video chats—and think about which option might work better in this particular case!
• What kind of emotional intimacy is important to each person? Are there ways that a partner could express their feelings when they aren’t physically present together? This could include writing letters back and forth over time periods when one partner travels overseas; speaking on video chat through Skype; exchanging cards/emails via snail mail; etc… 
• In addition to addressing these types of activities directly with one another before setting out on any trips abroad (or even just long car rides), try making sure everyone has access to wifi wherever they go so that there’s always somewhere nearby where someone who wants/needs privacy can do so without having any barriers keeping them from doing so.”

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When to call it quits in a long-distance relationship?

If you’re in a long-distance relationship, it’s important to know when to call it quits. There are many reasons why couples end up breaking up, ranging from lack of communication to feelings of being trapped by the other person’s life. However, most relationships can be salvaged if both parties are willing and open about their feelings about ending things.

“I can’t see you”

If you and your partner can’t see each other, then it’s time to end things. You may think that you are going through a difficult time in your relationship, but if this is the case, then it doesn’t matter how much effort you put into trying to patch things up between the two of you—it won’t work!

If there are no plans for meeting up and talking face-to-face with your partner (or vice versa), then don’t waste any more money on plane tickets or hotels when they’re not even needed anymore. Instead of spending money on expensive vacations every year just so that one person will have an excuse not to visit their spouse because they’re too busy working all day long at their job (or whatever), why don’t both parties agree on something else?

Maybe even try taking turns cooking dinner together once per month? This way everybody gets some quality time with each other without having any financial burden involved either way; therefore making sure that everyone has enough energy left over after working hard throughout those long hours at work or school every single day during summer vacation season…

“I don’t know if I’m ready for this”

You may not be ready for a long-distance relationship.

Long-distance relationships are tricky, especially if you’re thinking about committing to someone who lives far away. It can be hard to know whether or not you want to take on the responsibility of another person and their life, especially when there are so many other things going on in your own life that need attention first. If this sounds like something that would apply to your situation, consider talking with friends or family about how much time apart would bother YOU personally; talk about what makes sense for YOUR needs as well as theirs!

“I can’t live with you right now”

If you’re finding that your relationship is going nowhere and you can’t see each other regularly, it’s probably time to end it. This is especially true if you have been seeing each other for a while, or if the distance between you has become too great.

If this sounds like something that might be happening in your situation, consider whether there are any signs that your partner wants to cut ties with their long-distance relationship as well. Are they suddenly becoming distant or aloof? Are they no longer interested in talking on the phone? Do they seem upset when they talk about missing seeing their partner? If so, then perhaps this isn’t working out as well as either of parties would like—and if so! It may be best just to call it quits now rather than waiting until things get worse!

“I need some space”

You need some space. You’re going to be on the same page forever, but sometimes it helps to take a break from each other for a while and think about what you want in your life. It can be hard to do this when things are going well, but if there’s something that isn’t working for either of you (or both), then it might be time for one or both of you give up on the relationship.

“I want to be somewhere else”

Sometimes, it’s not easy to be in a long-distance relationship. You might want to be somewhere else, or you might just have some things that make your current location less than ideal. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to consider why you want to break up with your partner before doing so.

“Let’s go our separate ways for a while”

You might be wondering: when should I say goodbye?

After a while, it’s time to take a break from the relationship. This can be a temporary separation or even an official breakup. Either way, this decision is best made together with your partner so you can both understand its implications and agree on how to move forward.

A break may also give you some much-needed perspective on whether or not your connection has run its course—and if so, what kind of future do you envision for yourselves? If things are still going well but nothing exciting happens between the two of you anymore (or if there’s no longer any chemistry), then saying goodbye may not be necessary at all; however, if things feel stale or stagnant for either party in their relationship…then maybe now would be good timing!

There are many reasons to end a long-distance relationship.

You don’t see each other as often as you’d like. If you’re living in different places, it can be difficult to get together on a regular basis, even if both of your busy lives allow for occasional face time. If this is the case, talk about how much time and money each person spends on their respective jobs or other activities (such as hobbies), then decide whether this is worth it for both of your futures. You might also decide that one of you needs more time off work than the other; if so, discuss whether moving back home would be better than breaking up over distance stresses

Now that you have a better idea of when to end a long-distance relationship, you can stop worrying about how long your relationship lasts. If things aren’t working out, don’t wait until they’re over before trying to fix them—and if they are working out well, then there’s no reason not to stay together! You deserve happiness just as much as anyone else.

How to deal with long-distance relationship depression?

Long-distance relationships can be challenging. You have to deal with the stresses of living far apart, but you also have to worry about how your partner is doing. If it’s been a while since you’ve seen them, this can be even more difficult than usual because you may not know how they’re doing or what kinds of things are going on in their lives. Fortunately for us all, there are ways we can help ourselves cope with long-distance relationship depression without losing hope altogether:

Be more affectionate.

Think of life as a series of short vacations.

If you’re like me, the thought of being apart from my partner for a week at a time can be daunting. But there’s no need to dread it! It’s important to remember that we are making memories together—and those memories will last forever.

In order to make sure you get through this difficult time with your sanity intact, here are some things I’ve found helpful:

Make one long vacation out of each week.

One of the best ways to deal with long-distance depression is by making one long vacation out of each week.

You can either plan a trip, or simply decide that you want to do something different each week. Whatever it is that you choose, try not to forget about yourself and your own needs in the process! You may even want to ask your partner if he/she would like some alone time as well. If possible, make sure that both of you have time off from work so that there aren’t any distractions while away from home (and vice versa).

For example, one person could go on a fishing trip while the other stays home; or perhaps one person wants nothing more than some quality time with his or her favorite TV show while another prefers being outdoors enjoying nature’s beauty at sunset — whatever works best for each individual couple’s situation should be considered when choosing activities!

Set aside your worries and talk about how you’re doing.

When you’re experiencing long-distance relationship depression, talking about your feelings is important. It can be hard to do this because it’s not always easy to open up and talk about the things that are bothering you. But if there are no solutions in sight, then at least knowing what’s going on inside of your head will make it easier for both of you to deal with whatever problems may arise from being apart from one another.

Before starting any conversation, spend some time thinking about what would be most beneficial for both of you: maybe saying that things aren’t so bad after all? Or maybe just letting them know how much they mean to each other? If possible, try expressing these feelings verbally using words instead of silence or anger (which often leads back into silence).

Call up every night no matter how long it’s been since you last talked

If you feel like your relationship is in trouble, it’s important to call up every night no matter how long it’s been since you last talked. Don’t be afraid of talking about how you’re feeling or what’s going on in your life. This can help keep the conversation light and help with some of the loneliness associated with long distance relationships.

Use skype during the week for impromptu conversations with your partner.

You can also use Skype or another video chat service to have impromptu conversations with your partner. This is an excellent way to break up the monotony of everyday life and see each other face-to-face, which will help you feel more connected.

Spend at least one hour a day thinking about your partner or catching up on missed dreams.

One of the best ways to deal with long-distance relationship depression is to spend at least one hour each day thinking about your partner or catching up on missed dreams. You can’t be in the same room, but you can still be close.

If you’re feeling down, try writing down what you love about him/her and imagining how it would feel if he/she were there with you right now (or even better—send them an email!). This will help remind you why being apart from your significant other is so difficult, which will make it easier for both of you when the time comes for things to change again!

Long-distance relationships don’t have to be as dark and gloomy as you might think

Long-distance relationships can be tough, but they don’t have to be as dark and gloomy as you might think. You’ll still be able to spend time together and make the most of it. You can stay in touch with each other by using technology like Skype or texting, or even talking on the phone when you are apart.

Conclusion

Long-distance relationships can be really hard, but they’re worth it. They give you a chance to get to know someone and spend time together without worrying about the other person being there.

It’s important to remember that while long-distance relationships can be challenging, they’re not impossible. The key is to take the time you need to build your relationship and make it stronger than ever before.

We hope these tips have given you some ideas to deal with your own long-distance relationship and make it a little brighter. Just remember that no matter what happens, you’re in this together! If there’s anything that we’ve forgotten or left out, feel free to let us know in the comments section below.

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