Your relationship is great.
Suddenly off they go, and your comfortable IRL life together shifts into a temporarylong-distance relationship.
Communicate about how you want to communicate.
Some people find it laborious to text throughout the day; some want to feel connected every hour.
Ask about their work.
Actively listen to your partner.
Get creative with technology.
“Create interesting ways to communicate with your partner.
FaceTime daily, send silly Marco Polo videos.
This way, you will feel connected even when you are physically far apart,” Di Leo suggests.
Surround yourself with different dimensions of love.
According to Di Leo, romantic relationships shouldn’t be the only thing that makes your world go around.
Don’t stay at home and put your life on hold while you wait for your partner to return.
“Connect with family and your friends.
Attend community gatherings,” says Di Leo.
“Inviting these experiences into your life helps create a holistic sense of being.”
Take yourself out on dates.
Why not extend yourself the same courtesy?
Regardless of your relationship status,being happy aloneshould always be a top priority.
Ask yourself: What are the things that I enjoy but wouldn’t normally do with my partner?
Is it the new exhibition you’ve been wanting to go to, but art isn’t their thing?
Dying to go to that new restaurant they’re allergic to?
Now’s the time to go.
Maintain a routine of mind-body practice.
“The objective is to feel whole with your partner as well as on your own.
Create rituals around their travel.
Help pack their suitcase and leave little Post-it love notes pressed between their clothes for a little surprise.
Send funny memes throughout the day to make them laugh.
This little bit of romantic effort can go a long way in sustaining your partnership.
Bridge the physical long-distance gap with empathy.
Remember: It’s not all fun and sun for your partner.
Instead of stuffing it downwhich only leads to more tension down the roadtake the time to acknowledge your emotions.
