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5 Tips for Long Distance Relationships

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Kirby Beaton Student Contributor, University of California - Santa Barbara
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Rachel Miller Student Contributor, University of California - Santa Barbara
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Long-distance relationships are tough, especially in college. Here are five ways you can keep the heat between you and your special someone!

1. Make “date nights.”

Even though you aren’t physically together, make the time to be virtually together. Find time in each of your busy schedules to plan a Skype date or a phone call before bed. Making the time to talk will help you stay close.

2. Send updates of your life.

Even a simple silly selfie or a description of your homemade dinner will keep you connected to your partner and make it seem like the two of you are still together. It can be easy to begin living two separate lives, but keeping each other updated weaves a common thread in your relationship. 

3. Find things to do together.

Just because you live miles apart doesn’t mean you can’t hang out! My boyfriend and I regularly watch movies at the same time and talk on AIM (old school, right?) so it’s like we’re sitting on my couch at home. Or try reading the same book and talking about your favorite parts. 

4. Plan for the future.

Plan activities for the two of you to do when you’re together again. Pick out new restaurants in your hometown or road trips to take during summer break. The plans will keep you excited and give you fun things to do when you finally reunite.

5. Don’t let jealousy take over.

It’s easy to get jealous when you live so far away from each other, but keeping each other updated on friends and weekend plans eases anxiety.  

 

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Kirby Beaton
Kirby is a recent graduate from UCSB currently living in Los Angeles. As a proud Her Campus UCSB alum, she's happy to be back on the HC team covering one of her fave shows: "The Mindy Project." On any given day you can find her with her nose in a book (let's be real - it's a Kindle). In her free time, she likes petting dogs, binge-watching TV, and eating a lot of food. Find her on Instagram: @kirbynicoleb or @GirlBossEats. 
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Rachel Miller

UCSB

Rachel is a senior at UC Santa Barbara and studies Communication and Global Peace and Security. Rachel is from a small, beautiful town in southern California called Palos Verdes. However, Palos Verdes is just one of the many places Rachel has lived. Rachel spent her childhood moving and traveling all over the world, living in places such as Indianapolis, Indiana; Santiago, Chile; Vienna, Austria; and Orlando, Florida. Rachel has found her heart and her home in California, choosing to spend her college years in sunny Santa Barbara. However, Rachel continued her wanderlust when she studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain in Fall 2012. At UCSB, Rachel is an immensely dedicated and involved member of her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, where she held the positions of Panhellenic Delegate, Inter-Greek Counselor, Rho Gam, and a member of the Nominating Slate. Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is a passion of Rachel's, as she is their Social Media Coordinator as well as an active and proud member. As a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society, Rachel is able to implement her prowess and affinity for communication and communication-related issues. When Rachel is not writing, participating in Kappa events, or volunteering, you can find her in the gym, on the soccer field, watching Modern Family, or cooking. Rachel's love for sports, food, and writing often times go hand-in-hand, as one may see in her weekly blogs. For the past two summers, Rachel has been freelance writing for the Los Angeles Times, and hopes to continue her career pursuit of journalism after she graduates. Rachel is elated to be a part of Her Campus's fabulous team and loves every moment of it!