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10 Ways To Make A Long-Distance Relationship Last (PHOTOS)

10 Ways To Make A Long-Distance Relationship Work

A long-distance relationship is tough to maintain, but it can also be so worthwhile.

Last week, "Humans of New York" profiled a man who met a woman who was visiting from the Philippines.

They "spent a lot of time together," but eventually she had to leave. She asked him if he was serious about their relationship, and he wasn't sure.

Then, in a scene out of a romantic comedy, he raced to the airport to catch her before her flight, saying, "I am serious. We will be together."

This touching story had us thinking about what it takes to make a long-distance relationship work. It's a difficult and sometimes unavoidable endeavour. But there are ways to make it happen.

Here are 10 tips for making a long-distance relationship last.

Talk every... single... night.
Set aside a time to talk every night and never let it waver. If you won't make it, let your partner know ahead of time and be sure to reschedule. Don't ever miss an appointment without telling them first.
Watch TV shows from a distance.
Imagine recapping "Game of Thrones" or "Mad Men" together on a Sunday evening. It will always give you something to talk about.
Always give yourself something to look forward to.
It's great to just be excited to see each other, but you also want to enjoy certain activities together. If you're looking forward to seeing a particular movie, wait to see it with her. If you want to try a new restaurant, save the meal for him. It will be that much better when you can share it with someone special.
Have a strong Internet connection.
Because a night without talking over Skype or Google Hangout can be very, very disappointing.
Plan a vacation at a midway point.
If one of you lives in North America, and the other overseas, plan a vacation in Hawaii, or anywhere that forces you to travel an equal distance. Time away from your respective lives adds to the appeal of a getaway.
Trust each other.
Don't limit each other's fun while you're apart. Go out, have a great time with friends, and trust that the other will still be there for you.
Don't overthink.
In the absence of a loved one, it's tempting to speculate over whether your relationship is in good shape. You'll wonder whether your partner is angry with you, or they might be developing feelings for someone else. Don't let your imagination run away with you. Keep lines of communications open. Talk it out, just like you would if they were right here.
Have an end goal in mind.
Learn precisely what it will take to be with the person you love and make it happen. It might be a move to another office, a new job, or even switching careers altogether. Talk it out and weigh whether it's worth it.
Remember: absence makes the heart grow fonder.
The longer you go without, the more you can't wait to see them.
However...
Don't go TOO long without seeing each other.
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