1. Talk on the phone, but not too much. Everyone sees those people in the dorms that sit outside on the phone about 12 hours a day. Don't be that person! Live your own life, but share it with the other person. Living apart can be hard, but if you talk about what's going on it can be easy to feel involved in the other's life.

2. Be honest! When having those oh so important phone conversations, tell each other the truth. Yes, you may not want to all the time because fights could ensue, but if the truth is out there all the time, it is easier to be faithful.

3. Visit each other. Don't just meet at home, go to each other's schools. Go see each other in your environments. It's easy to be at home because no friends are involved, but get out there and see what the other is doing.

4. Get to know their friends. It's easy to have your own life where you are, but remember that they are doing the same thing. They have met people that interest them and sometimes it can feel intimidating, but do it! Get to know the people they rely on at their own environments. Of course you rely on each other, but you need friends too, especially when your loved one isn't with you.

5. Fight! Obviously don't start fights for no reason, but if you're mad, tell each other! Anger can build up inside you and create a monster of hate. Soon, there is a chance that you can resent each other. Try to avoid saying things that hurt the other, but learn how your significant other works. If you know they get upset when you confront them in a certain way, do it differently.

6. Set boundaries. There are certain couples that are fine with the other doing anything their little hearts desire, but that is a rare situation. Especially in college, all kind of things come around that weren't there in high school. If there are certain kinds or any amount of using of drugs that makes one uncomfortable, it is important for the other to respect that and avoid it also. Yes, you should be able to do whatever you want, but if you really want the relationship to work, you need to have respect.

7. Get out and live life. Don't just sit in your room being sad and depressed that your loved one isn't there, get out and get involved. There are so many things that college is good for. Go do them. If you really love volunteering, go do it. If you want to learn how to surf, get on those waves and surf. Don't let sadness keep you from having fun.

8. Distract yourself. Along the same lines as number 7, get out. But not just to have fun. Do it to keep yourself occupied. The more you do, the less time you have to be sad and think about your significant other. Don't be afraid to keep busy. I promise you won't forget about your beau.

9. Don't be afraid to take breaks. A break can do you good. If you feel like some mental space is needed, take it. This is scary for most because they fear it means the death of their relationship, but it is sometimes the best thing a couple can do. Sometimes all you need to say is let's take a break. You may get back together the next day. A lot of times the other is thinking it, but just afraid to say it too.

10. Get intimate. Tell him/her what you want. When you do see each other make it special. Don't just get intimate sexually, but emotionally too. If you are opposed to the sexual part, it is easy to get intimate emotionally. Tell each other your hopes and dreams. Talk about where you see your relationship going. This is the time to get over your fear of commitment and let it all hang out. Of course, if you start to feel like they aren't really all you wanted, that's okay, but tell them. Don't let it hang.

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7. Get out and live life. Don't just sit in your room being sad and depressed that your loved one isn't there, get out and get involved. There are so many things that college is good for. Go do them. If you really love volunteering, go do it. If you want to learn how to surf, get on those waves and surf. Don't let sadness keep you from having fun.

8. Distract yourself. Along the same lines as number 7, get out. But not just to have fun. Do it to keep yourself occupied. The more you do, the less time you have to be sad and think about your significant other. Don't be afraid to keep busy. I promise you won't forget about your beau.

9. Don't be afraid to take breaks. A break can do you good. If you feel like some mental space is needed, take it. This is scary for most because they fear it means the death of their relationship, but it is sometimes the best thing a couple can do. Sometimes all you need to say is let's take a break. You may get back together the next day. A lot of times the other is thinking it, but just afraid to say it too.

Now. . . . . know some folks that need this kind'a schooling!

nice post >>>>>> keep it up sista

That was really nice and touching. i should be starting my own long distance relationship next year cos my bf is travelling next year. Nice post.

Out of sight, out of mind.

3. Visit each other. Don't just meet at home, go to each other's schools. Go see each other in your environments. It's easy to be at home because no friends are involved, but get out there and see what the other is doing.

What about if the partners are inb different countries?

buy a plane ticket

my post was deleted about buying a plane ticket wtf?

Umm. . . na highschool kids get dis 1

Gr8 post. . .lookin to apply some of those. . .

@Plantinumnk: Plat,u don come again?

@Ibkaye: Distance relationship sucks most times,so i agree with u.

@Poster: Very nice one.