In Order To Make Your Relationship Last, Here Are Tips For Living An LDR With A Partner

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JAKARTA - Long Distance Relationship can be a challenge in a relationship. However, LDR can still be successful with honest and open communication, even though the frequency of encounters and physical contact is very less.

Here are tips so you can stay comfortable and happy running an LDR with your partner, citing the Time page, Tuesday, January 18.

Mutual trust

Trust in each other is the foundation of a strong and lasting LDR relationship. Start by believing that he also has confidence in you.

Good communication

Communication is key, especially in an LDR relationship. Communication using intermediaries such as laptops or devices will cause more misunderstandings than face-to-face communication.

Make LDR a “test”

Stop thinking that LDR is an obstacle that must be removed in your relationship. Start adopting this mindset: you who are strong in dealing with LDR with your partner will also make the relationship even stronger.

Do activities together even though far apart

Just because you're not physically in the same place as your partner doesn't mean you can't have fun together. “Plan watching movies together via Skype where you can watch the same movie even when you are in different places,” suggests Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy.

Netflix, or any other streaming service, makes it even easier to watch movies with your partner. Gandhi also recommended playing online games together, and discussing the results to spark new and interesting conversations.

Make fun plans

In order not to get bored, try to make plans for what you want to do after you and your partner meet later. For example, plan to spend the weekend together, create a fun ritual every night, try a new restaurant, or hang out at a fun place. All these activities can create warmth for each other.

Gandhi also suggests scheduling a "night video call" routine in sleepwear to evoke feelings of co-sleeping.