Absence makes the heart grow fonder. “Yeah right!” is usually the almost predictable reaction of anyone in a long distance relationship. But in truth, a number of advantages come with dating over distance. Check them out below:

Builds trust
Trust is vital to the success of any relationship and distance doesn’t make it any easier. Distant couples find themselves constantly worrying about what the other person is doing at the time, and friends are sometimes not helpful. Doubts begin to crop up, jealous rages become frequent and the couple find themselves asking if the effort is worth it in the long run. A long distance relationship tests the couple’s level of trust at its utmost and if the relationship scales through, the couple can survive anything.

Enjoy better communication
Communication may also become a challenge and long distance relationships help. It becomes easier to share more because looking forward to speaking with the person makes the heart skip joyfully, since one would not want to take for granted the fact that the person is miles away, especially with the erratic network services available in this part of the world. The available moments are a treasure for keeps.

The sweet joy of independence
Long distance relationships help an individual enjoy some ‘me’ time which is necessary to retain some sense of self so the person doesn’t get lost in the shadow of the partner. One becomes forced to take critical decisions and weather storms alone, and in the long run, become a better person. Also, there isn’t the constant need to be on your toes. Imagine a lady having a pedicure and speaking to her significant other via Skype as well. Almost impossible in a face-to-face situation!

Bask in the adventure of romantic fantasies
Celine Dion’s “I drove all night” couldn’t capture this better. Visiting a significant other becomes something to look forward to, a treat couples who see everyday do not enjoy. And that smile when you meet for the first time in weeks, priceless!

‘Only-for-sex’ concept becomes far-fetched
“If he/she is not getting it from you, they’re getting it elsewhere.” This statement has been made all too popular by the increase in partners resorting to ‘alternatives when the significant other is unavailable. Long distance relationship encourages discipline, which translates into integrity. Your partner can vouch for you anytime, any day.

Learn new innovative skills
Long distance relationships encourage partners to learn new skills, especially when one has to keep up with the ever changing antics of social media. Aside that, various means of spicing up the relationship becomes a compulsory lesson. Planning a welcome get together instantly perks up the spark in the relationship. Love letters, postcards, surprise gifts and even visits, in varying ways, contribute to the pleasant compulsory
activities of being in love.

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