There is no easy answer on how to make a long distance relationship prosper. This is not to tell you what to do or how, but offer a way to help. Every relationship is not the same, so not everything I have said will work for you. The whole big picture aside from these ways, is to make sure that you are happy.
- Transition
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Going to college dating your high school sweetheart is not an easy task. Most people say that going to college with your significant other is a big no no. But if you already have what you want, then why not? To start the transition is one of the hardest parts. After seeing each other everyday and doing everything together to having maybe a phone call a day is a hard adjustment. The best way to get around this is to learn each other’s schedules and try to make time to call each other.
- Space
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College is not as fun when your someone is harassing you every second of every day, give each other some much needed space! You don’t need to know what the other person is doing every second of the day. You both have a lot going on and not a lot of time to text. College is your time to grow and meet so many new people and new experiences. Don’t make your significant other feel obligated to tell you what they are doing every second of the day. If you don’t hear from them for a couple of hours they are most likely doing homework or hanging out with friends, don’t think the worst of a situation.
- Trust
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Trust plays such a crucial rule for a long distance relationship to work. When you have been dating someone for such a long period of time, you know them and you trust them. Going to college is an experience like no other. The best way to do it is to be honest with them. If you do something stupid, just remember, that we all make mistakes. It is best to tell them and be honest not only with yourself, but with your significant other. In the end if you don’t trust each other in the relationship there is no way that it is going to work!
Being in a long distance relationship is not for everyone. Being in college is already so much pressure and trying to hold up a relationship is not easy. If you are with someone that you truly care about and want to make things work, it can be an awesome experience to watch each other grow.