If you and your loved one are lucky enough to figure everything out and close the distance, congratulations! You’ve both been on a long, hard emotional journey. You’ve accomplished what seemed impossible at the time—reuniting and spending the rest of your lives together in love and happiness. However, it’s not quite as simple as “happily ever after”…at least, for me! I moved from Australia to the USA to be with my wife. While we have received lots of love and support from people here, it’s come with its own share of challenges. Those challenges affected not only me, but her as well. If you’re ..read more

While searching online, I came across a question—What do guys want in a long distance relationship? It struck me as an odd question. My first reaction was, “…exactly the same things we’d want in a local relationship!” Snarkiness aside, I can see why someone would be worried. Anyone in a long distance relationship can feel insecure and wonder if their partner on the other side of the world is truly satisfied. As that guy, I have my own take on what I wanted from my long distance relationship. Every person is different, of course. I hope, however, these give you some idea of what your partner wa ..read more

Are you dealing with intimacy issues in your long distance relationship? Intimacy issues—long distance or not—can happen in any relationship. They do, however, hit differently when you’re not able to see your partner whenever you want. In this post, we’ll be talking about: the lack of physical intimacy in an LDR, and how distance can affect our emotional intimacy. I’ll also offer some suggestions on how to navigate these issues and hopefully rekindle the passion in your long distance relationship. The Cause Of Physical Intimacy Issues In An LDR You’re in a long distance relationship, so—nat ..read more

When you’re apart from your SO, you might be wondering how to make him feel special in a long distance relationship. You’re in luck—I was “the guy” in my own LDR, so I have some good info to share! It was sad being apart from my girlfriend for months at a time. Luckily, she did a great job of making me feel like I was the most important guy in her life. In this post, I want to provide more meaningful suggestions from my own experience. Sending a random flirty text and being spontaneous are fine ideas, but it’ll take more than that to truly make him feel special in your long distance relationsh ..read more

If you feel that your LDR partner isn’t acting quite right, this question may lurk in the back of your mind: is my long distance boyfriend (or girlfriend) cheating on me? Being in a long distance relationship does make it easier for your partner to obscure their actions. It also makes it harder for you to gauge how they’re doing day to day. On top of all that, the pain of being apart for so long can be too much for some people. It takes a lot to make a long distance relationship work. In these situations where you suspect something is amiss, it’s important to observe their behaviors and trust ..read more

You and your partner want the same thing in your relationship—one of you moves to live with the other, and you can both begin your life together as an in-person couple. But what happens when neither wants to move in your long distance relationship? It’s easy to assume that the other person will simply move to you and make your life happy and complete.  But don’t forget: your SO also has their own life. They have their own social circles, their family, their job, and everything else that makes up their day to day. So what do you do when neither of you want to move? In this post, let’s go t ..read more

You’re in a long distance relationship, but you just want to be together again, ASAP. So how long should you date long distance before moving? Put simply, there’s no specific length of time or hard and fast rule that says you must have dated at least this many days, weeks, or months before considering a move. However, I think there are some rules and guidelines you can follow that can make your decision easier. There are also other issues that might convince you to move sooner than planned…even if it might not be the right decision. It All Depends On Your Situation Every long distance relatio ..read more

Are you a guy and entering a long distance relationship for the first time? Worried about how to be a good long distance boyfriend? Yep. A couple of years ago, I was just like you. Whether you’re the long distance boyfriend or the long distance girlfriend, everyone in an LDR wants to know how to be a good long distance partner. The reason is simple—distance changes the dynamic of your relationship, and it takes a lot more work to maintain that emotional connection. My long distance relationship was my first serious relationship, and I learned real quick that LDRs play out very differently to f ..read more

So you and your long distance boyfriend are trying to reunite, but you just can’t see yourself leaving your home. How do you convince your long distance boyfriend to leave? Maybe your boyfriend has his own reasons for not wanting to move to you. It’ll take a lot of discussion, some tears, and ultimately some sacrifice so the two of you can have your happily ever after. Figuring out who moves in a long distance relationship is a tough decision. Here are some things to consider when trying to convince your long distance boyfriend to move. 1. Be Open To Discussing His Concerns Your long distance ..read more

If you’re discussing the future with your SO, they may be resistant to the idea of moving away to be with you. You’ll be asking yourself: my long distance boyfriend won’t move—why? It’s one of the hardest questions in a long distance relationship: who moves from their home to be with the other? In your mind, it may make perfect sense for him to pick up everything and come to you. After all, it’s your home! You’ve grown up here, you know everything about it, and it’d be perfect for you both. Plus, you have your family and your friends. You may even have your own budding career. While these reas ..read more