long distance relationship

A long distance relationship always requires more trust and communication as compared to a short distance relationship where you can see your partner now and then. This doesn’t work out when both elements are missing.

Due to lack of constant contact with each other, it might be difficult to understand what your partner is going through. Thus, when there is a change in behaviour most of the time you will tend to think that she is having a relationship with someone else, which might not be the case.

For a long distance relationship to be healthy and strong, you need to have constant communication with your partner (both ways). Communication helps to understand how the other person is doing and what they are going through. This also increases a sense of connectivity. Now that you have realised your partner has changed, you need to talk to her and find out what might be happening — is it that there is someone else she is seeing? Is it that there are other things that are going through her life that might be hindering communication? That way you will be in a position to make a choice that is good for both of you.

Have open communication in your relationship…make it easy for each person to express his or her feelings/concerns without fear of being "labelled" or judged. This will help in case there are things that are not going right in your relationship, the other person can share comfortably and both of you work towards solving the issues thus a successful relationship.

Secondly, trust is very crucial; remember trust is built in a relationship. In long distance relationships, trust need to be strong. You will need to trust your partner wherever she is and believe that she is upholding what both believe in. Trust helps in making sure that you don’t run into conclusion or suspect without finding out what is going on. Therefore it is important for both of you to build and maintain trust in your relationship.

Lastly, surprise your partner, you may decide to write a letter and mail it - this will demonstrate that you are putting more efforts to make this relationship. In turn the other partner will feel that she has the responsibility to make the relationship work. Hence both of you work towards a healthy relationship.