how do I survive a ldr::(((??
how do you survive an ldr? there’s no one answer here, i don’t think. you have to figure out what works for your specific relationship. i can, however, give you some general tips.1. skype, facetime, phone calls. hearing each other’s voices and/or seeing each other’s faces - even if from a screen - is great for ldrs. time zones can make this difficult, so even just texting is good to keep up to date with each other’s lives2. care packages! if you can afford it, occasionally send each other little packages that could include favorite candies or snacks, little stuffed animals sprayed with the others perfume/cologne so it smells like them (or just straight up a bottle of your perfume or cologne so the other can spray it on whatever and be reminded of you), little handwritten notes that could say whatever. they could be love notes, or jokes, or silly sayings, or quotes. anything. honestly, just occasionally send stuff that reminds you of them!3. plan on when you can next meet up - if you can. then keep a countdown. it gives you something to look forward to. 4. i cannot stress enough how important it is to just keep in contact with one another. if scheduling and time zones aren’t an issue, facetime or skype! if they are, just text each other little things about your day. it helps you feel involved even if you aren’t there with them. if texting isn’t a good option, try emails, or go real old fashioned (lol) and send letters! honestly, even if you text, a letter every once in a while is the best thing. it gives you something genuine, handwritten, and it shows you put effort in and that you care!
if anyone else has any tips, feel free to add on. that’s what i’ve got for you right now, i hope it helps! best wishes to you and your ld partner!
