1. Set boundaries
You need to decide where your relationship will go after separation “on the shore.” Long-distance relationships will require more moral resources from you than the type of relationship we are used to, so it’s best to save yourself from unnecessary hassle and pointless suffering in advance. There is nothing wrong with the fact that you do not plan to move in together, buy a small cozy forest house and have children. If at the moment it’s enough for you to meet once or twice every couple of months, go to the sea together and have a good time with each other, pourquoi pas? You just need to decide what you expect from this relationship, set priorities and define boundaries as early as possible.

2. “Call me, call me”


Online communication is your lifeline. When people ask me how my boyfriend and I manage to create such a warm and sincere relationship, although we see each other once every 2-3 months, I always answer: “We just communicate.” The opportunity to talk with your partner on any topic, discuss plans for the future and simply share your life is the number one must for any relationship. Openness and willingness to dialogue will help you take your relationship to a completely different level. The ability to share your problems, fears, worries, express your dissatisfaction or concern are incredibly important skills for any relationship in general, but especially for long-distance relationships.

3.Trust...
Going crazy with jealousy when you don’t know where and with whom your partner might actually be right now is not the best prospect. The feeling of jealousy that constantly haunts you, the fear of being deceived, the non-stop desire to control the life of your partner is a serious reason for in order to work through the issues that concern you with a specialist. Well, if your partner continually gives you reasons to be jealous, perhaps you should ask a question about the seriousness of his intentions and your relationship. Trust should become an axiom of your relationship. To cheat, you don’t need another city, or even another district of your city, and the feeling that distance gives more reasons for jealousy is absolutely false. If you are not ready to trust your partner, ask yourself the question: are you ready in principle to build a relationship with him?

4.Create a sense of presence...
In order not to once again remind yourself and your partner that kilometers separate you, try to make your online communication as less virtual as possible. For example, if you regularly celebrate some important date together, why not pour yourself some wine and clink glasses directly through your computer monitor? Don’t give up your usual rituals and traditions just because you can’t be around right now. And for your calls it is not at all necessary to choose a secluded room and make a mess. You can talk while cooking dinner, talk while getting ready for a meeting, while walking down the street, or even while sitting in the bathroom. And the message “Good morning” on the smartphone screen will help brighten up the sadness of lonely morning awakenings.