There are seemingly infinite methods of communicating with loved ones (messaging, calling, Snapchatting, tweeting, tagging) making it easier for couples to have a functioning and healthy long-distance relationship.
Consistent communication is a major factor in maintaining a solid bond with a partner, whether they are in another city, state, or country. However, there are many elements that should be considered when entering into a long-distance relationship.
Here are 10 signs that you and your partner could go the distance.
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They ask about your day.
Texting is the most convenient way of reaching friends and family, and long-distance relationships are no different. Calling or video chatting each week is recommended, but the majority of your conversations will probably take place over text, especially if you and your partner have different schedules.
Obviously, it is important to keep each other up to date on promotions, achievements, and big events, but the power of daily details should not be underestimated. Specifics help you understand your partner's mood and fill in the gaps in your partner's life that you'd otherwise be missing.
Ask questions and add a bit of color to your own updates. You will feel closer to each other, and by the time you are reunited, the change from daily texting to face to face conversation will be more of a seamless transition.
They send packages in the mail.
An Instagram message may send at lightning speed, but there will always be something unspeakably romantic about receiving mail from a partner. Whether it is a package or a handwritten letter, a phone notification will never quite match the thrill of opening a piece of mail from someone you love.
Flowers, chocolates, and cards are classics for a reason, but a personal touch every now and then shows that your partner pays attention to what you like. If they send you dinosaur-shaped coffee mugs, a box of your favorite tea, or a special mixtape, you know your partner is in it for the long haul. And don't forget to reciprocate with your own unique gifts that remind you of them.
They tell their family about you.
Meeting your partner's family is an important step in every relationship, but some long-distance partners are unable to fulfill this milestone until they're living together. Whether you have the opportunity to meet their family or not, your significant other telling their family about you is a strong indicator of your relationship having a future.
Likewise, if they talk to you about their family and update you on the lives of their parents, siblings, and grandparents, this means that they are building a bridge between you and the people closest to them. If their biological family is not a part of their lives, perhaps they find a sense of family in their friends. The notable factor is that they introduce you, whether in conversation or in person, to people they respect. This is a clear sign that they are proud of their relationship with you and want to share it with those they love.
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