01/16Are you trying out a long distance romance? Be wary of these common mistakes

Are you trying out a long distance romance? Be wary of these common mistakes

There is a reason why people are so wary about being in a long-distance relationship. People are always trying to get past the distance to establish a meaningful connection. But after a point, people start to take basic things like a phone call for granted. The only solid connection that you have with your partner in a long-distance relationship is communication. So, if you're not even communicating things properly, then your relationship is bound to take a hit. Here are some things that could be damaging to your long-distance relationship. Take a look.

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02/16Trying to control your partner

Trying to control your partner

This is something you shouldn't do at all irrespective of whether you're in a long-distance relationship or not. You can't tell your partner what to do or what not to do, where to go, what to look like. These things can cause a hindrance to your relationship.

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03/16Not planning things for the future

Not planning things for the future

It goes without saying that you wouldn't want to be in a long-distance relationship for life. So, at some point, you and your partner are going to have to sit and decide what you want to do in the foreseeable future. Make sure you both are on the same page about moving together and wanting to be with each other.

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04/16Not clearing things up

Not clearing things up

When your partner isn't physically present with you, it might get a little difficult to clear things out with them. But that doesn't mean you should let doubt creep up in your mind. If there's something that's bothering you, make sure to clear it up instead of bottling it all down inside.

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05/16Letting ego get the best of you

Letting ego get the best of you

No one is greater or inferior in a relationship. You are both equals and you must treat each other as equals. Don't let your ego come in between when you're sorting through things or when you can't always agree with what they have to say. It'll only make things worse for you.

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06/16Feeling too tired or lazy to talk

Feeling too tired or lazy to talk

Let's be honest, we all have our own busy schedules but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take out time for loved ones. It's understood that you might not have the time or the energy to talk to your partner every single day but you still need to ensure that you do talk to them regularly and that you do discuss important things so that they don't feel left out.

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07/16Excessive Flakiness

Excessive Flakiness

Being in a long distance relationship means stepping it up. Stepping it up translates to being accessible, not forgetting times in which you’ve planned to talk, birthday, anniversaries, and the rest of it. The physical distance can create an emotional distance, so it’s important to be with someone who doesn’t flake on the important stuff. Send them a calendar covered in photos of you, if you think that will help.

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08/16Too Much Jealousy

Too Much Jealousy

A little bit of jealousy isn’t a bad thing. Jealousy keeps both you and your partner on your toes and is sometimes the reaffirmation you need that they’re still into you, and actually serves an evolutionary purpose. But it’s when jealousy gets out of hand and affects your daily life, that it’s just no good. Long-distance relationships are built on trust, and lots of it; they doesn’t have room for jealousy and you certainly don’t deserve to have your partner checking up on your behavior as if you’re a criminal.

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09/16Silence

Silence

Even if you and your partner have nothing to say to each other, because it’s just one of those days, you should never let too much time pass without talking. If you try to reach your partner and they seem to have dropped off the radar, it can lead to an awful sinking feeling and loneliness. It’s hard enough to be without the person you love on a daily basis, so you shouldn’t tolerate prolonged silence.

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10/16Not Scheduling Fun Virtual Dates

Not Scheduling Fun Virtual Dates

When you're in an in-person relationship, you get to build plenty of fun memories with your partner doing regular things like going out for meals and watching movies. This isn’t a luxury for the people in long distance relationships. Try compensating for it by doing video chatting while doing the same activity can increase emotional intimacy.

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