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Sara Botton
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The Ivory Diary
Long Distance Relationships
As many of you know, I was in a long distance relationship that resulted in marriage. In October 2009 I started dating Fernando, a spaniard. We carried on dating for 3.5 years, and were finally married on August 2nd, 2013. I've been asked a lot of questions about how we managed as a couple, living so far apart for so long. Hopefully I can give you some insight to what it was like for me, or some advice on how to deal with your own long distance relationship.
Trust. I cannot stress this one enough. It's hard to be apart from each other so the less amount of stress and strain you put on your relationship, the better. You shouldn't have to worry if your partner is faithful.
Be honest. Although no one likes to be the 'bad guy', if you've lost interest or don't feel the same, tell the other person. It's not only their feelings on the line, it's also their time, money and potential relationships. Don't stay in the relationship only to be half in it. This one goes hand in hand with trust.
Don't be afraid to talk about the future. If you're planning on making this long distance relationship long term, then one of you is going to have to move. In the case of Fernando and I, I moved to Spain. This was something we had talked about within the first few months of dating.
Only you know your relationship. I cannot count how many times people told me I was wasting my time being in a long distance relationship. As hard as it is to ignore these comments, you must. Of course I know many long distance relationships don't work out. But, if you and your partner have agreed to make the effort it takes and really want it to work, it will.
Communication. Try to speak to each other daily. Whether it be on Skype, the phone, email or text messaging, make the effort. Some days we had tons to talk about, and some days there was nothing new to say (which I think is normal in any relationship, really). Even if theres nothing new to say, or you're in a hurry, try to at least have some communication. A photo, or a quick hello lets them know they're on your mind.
Do things together, yet apart. Physical dates and hang outs are of course out of the question most of the time...But there are always alternatives! Watching the same t.v shows and talking about them after, having meals at the same time while on Skyping, or even doing our own thing while leaving Skype on. I know it all sounds cheesy, but it really helped in making it feel like we were more a part of each others lives.
Spend actual time with each other. This one is a lot harder than the rest since it involves money and vacation time. Coming up with a large amount of money can be difficult, so try to make realistic goals for how often you plan to see each other. Maybe it will be every 2 months, or every 6 months, just make sure you're honest with each other so there is no false hope. Booking your trip in advance will help to give you the best rates. Don't forget to sign up for air miles!
Sara xx
Como sabéis, yo estaba en una relación de larga distancia que ha resultado en matrimonio. En Octubre de 2009 empece una relación con Fernando, un Español. Hemos salido durante 3.5 anos, y el 2 de Agosto, 2013 nos casamos. Hay muchas preguntas de nuestra relación y como era viviendo tan lejos. Espero que puedo dar alguna perspectiva o consejo en como tener una relación de larga distancia.
Confianza. Es en lo que mas quiero insistir. Es muy duro estar separado el uno del otro, entonces cuanto menos estrés se pone en el relación, mejor. No debes estar preocupado si tu pareja es fiel.
Tener honestidad. Aunque a nadie le gusta ser la 'mala persona', si no hay amor, di algo! No están solo su sentimientos, también esta su tiempo, dinero y posibilidad de otras relaciones. No continuar solo para estar a medias.
No tener miedo para hablar del futuro. Si tu quieres esta relación de larga distancia a largo plazo, alguien deben mudarse. Para Fernando y yo, me mude a España. Esto era algo que habíamos hablado en el comienzo de nuestra relación.
Solo tu conoces tu relación. No puedo a contar cuantas veces la gente me dijo que estaba perdiendo mi tiempo en un relación de larga distancia. Aunque es duro ignorar, debes hacerlo. Por supuesto yo se que muchas no funcionan al final. Pero, si queréis, funcionara.
Comunicación. Intenta hablar todo los dias. Si esta en Skype, el teléfono, correo electrónico o por SMS, haz el esfuerzo. Algunos días tendrás mucho que decir , y otros días nada nuevo (pero creo que es normal en todas las relaciones). Si no hay nada nuevo que decir, o no tienes mucho tiempo, intenta tener algo de comunicación. Una foto u hola rápido para decir que esta en tu mente.
Hacer cosas juntos, aunque separados. Hacer cosas o salir juntos es imposible la mayoría del tiempo...Pero hay siempre alternativas! Ve la tele y habla del programa después, comed junto en Skype, o haz cosas con Skype en el fondo. Yo se que es un poquito extraño, pero ha ayudado a sentir como si estuviéramos juntos.
Pasar tiempo de verdad juntos. Este es el mas difícil por que hay dinero y tiempo involucrado. Tener mucho dinero para viajar es difícil, entonces intenta tener objetivos realisticos para visitas. Quizás será cada 2 meses o alomejor cada 6, solo tener honestidad para que no haya falsas esperanzas. Reserva tu viaje muy temprano por el mejor precio. No olvides tu tarjeta de air miles!
Sara xx
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