If you and your partner live a couple of hours or even two time zones apart from each other, you should learn how to build trust when you’re in a long distance relationship. . Long-distance relationships do create extra challenges and stressors and you might have to overcome quite a lot of difficult obstacles, but if you trust each other, you can cultivate a very happy and fulfilling relationship. Here are a few very useful tips on how to build trust when you’re in a long distance relationship.
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1. Don’t Keep Secrets
One of the most important things you should do if you want to know how to build trust when you’re in a long distance relationship is to never keep secrets. They will only make you doubt each other. I’m not saying you should tell your partner right from the start your deepest and darkest secrets. Just make sure you don’t hide important information, since this could really damage your relationship.
2. Make Sure Your Words and Actions Match
To build trust in your long-distance relationship, make sure your words and actions always match. For example, if you say that you are going home to call your partner at a certain hour, then make sure you do that. If you can't be there on time, send them a message and explain. This shows you are an honest person who has nothing to hide and who always keeps their promises.
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3. Be Realistic
Try not to have unrealistic expectations when you’re in a long-distance relationship. It’s not always easy to make a this kind of relationship work and you need to accept the fact that you might have to overcome a lot of obstacles and face all kinds of difficult challenges to be happy. You must be prepared to handle the distance and you must be willing to make a lot of sacrifices if you want your love to prevail.
4. Communicate Every Day
When you’re in a long-distance relationship, it’s extremely important for you and your partner to communicate every day. Even if you don’t enjoy talking on the phone or sending texts, make sure you make the time to do it, since communication is the key to a happy and fulfilling relationship. I’m sure you have a lot of beautiful things you can share with each other, so why not do it more often?
5. See Each Other Regularly
Always find a way to visit each other regularly. Don’t let anything separate you and work on your trust issues, so that nothing can come between you. Schedule your days off in order to match your partner’s free time and decide who will visit whom and how often.
6. Surprise Your Partner
What better way to strengthen your relationship than by surprising your partner on a regular basis? If you have the possibility, you could make them a spontaneous surprise visit.. You will be there by their side and this way; the distance that usually separates you will not seem like such a challenge anymore.
7. Have Faith in Your Partner
Even if this may seem a bit hard to accomplish sometimes, have faith in your partner and if they tell you that they are doing a certain thing, then believe them and take their word for it. I’m sure you do know that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. So, if you don’t have any reasons to question what they’ve told you, control your jealousy and don’t let doubt cloud your judgment.
A long-distance relationship requires a lot of hard work, but if you are willing to make a few small sacrifices just to keep your love intact, then distance will not stand in the way of your happiness. Have you ever been in a long-distance relationship? How was it? Do you know any other tips on how to build trust in a long-distance relationship? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
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Comments
Catwoman: I forgot to add that after the big talk he put in more effort into visiting me and now it is more equal again!
Shasha: Great advice
Athenah: The visiting often is hard for me, there is an ocean separating us :p
Tiffany: I have a long distance relationship, and we plan to get married next year.
Jordan: I am in one right now and it is fabulous. We don't always get to talk or see each other as much as id like but it is so worth it ❤️
Aparna: I've been in one for more than two years now. As Kit Kat said, there will be fights, but you have to be honest with each other. My bf and I don't fight often but when we do, we always end up forgiving each other and making amends. It's almost refreshing, and only makes our relationship stronger :) So.. Trust your partner and BE honest. Or else, ldrs won't work.
Dylan: Reading this I think makes me feel a little better. But I'm still nervous to start my long distance relationship. My boyfriend and I have been dating a year and a half and I'm leaving in four months for school a couple hours away but I'm so used to him being exactly two miles down the road
Rowena: I have been in a LDR for almost 11 months & everytime we fight with my bf but lately we both change for the better..we became more understanding to each other & accept our mistakes..now we are ok :) & as days passed by our love stay stronger because we are soulmate :) & if fate & destiny brings us together only time can tell :)
Gabriela: I was in a long distance. Unfortunately something that I thought was going to be great, ended in 8 months. The difference for me was that I met him on vacation. It was very unexpected. The one thing that I want to chip in is if you are the only one making an effort he might not be as into you as you are into him. I travelled for him twice and when it was his turn. There was a lot of excuses. Met his family and all yet he wouldn't travel to meet mine. But I think if both sides are trying it definitely could work. Best wishes to all of you and your relationships!
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