Many shy away from long-distance relationships because, sincerely, it could get overwhelming.
The
pleasurable feeling of being with the one you love, sharply contrasted
by the knowledge that that satisfaction and comfort will only be for a
while; when the morning comes, he/she would be gone and you’d be by
yourself again.
There will be phone and video
calls, messages and other means of communication but all those are
hardly ever enough and you will miss the love of your life every single
day she’s gone.
But that is only one part of the picture. Long-distance relationships are not just about the nostalgia and lonely nights.
Below, we list 4 things you’ll learn by being in long-distance relationships.
1. Importance of communication
It
is common knowledge that communication is important in relationships
and while everyone needs to understand and appreciate this, it is
somewhat more relevant to people in long-distance relationships.
The effort to keep the relationship going will necessitate better, more consistent communication between you and your partner.
Simply because you know it is either you communicate well or risk the death of the relationship2. Relationships thrive on technology
Imagine
being with someone who has to move to another state. Now imagine what
life would feel like for you without innovation like video calls, texts
messaging, phone calls and others.
Unimaginable, right? Exactly.
When
partners live close by and see each other everyday, they might not
understand how technology could help to make relationships work better.
Long distance will really force you to appreciate these things and their effect on modern relationships and marriages.
3. Patience
A
long-distance relationship is a great teacher of patience. You spend
what feels like ages waiting for the perfect moment to see the person
you treasure most in the world and spend time with them.
The time you have to spend with them is a lot shorter than how long you have to wait to actually meet them, nut you won’t mind
Being in love with someone who is faraway will surely teach you that.
4. How to be OK alone
In
a long-distance relationship, you learn to be by yourself, to do things
that will occupy you during the day. You learn how to be by yourself
even on the coldest nights.
There will times when that would feel like hell, but because you have to wait for the love of your life, you bear it.
In
the long run, you’ll discover that you can be by yourself. You actually
do not need anyone to be happy. You can be happy on your own.
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