Long distance relationships - can they work?

Do you think that long distance relationships can work out?? Keeping a relationship alive across the miles is no easy task. You can get to know someone over the phone and Internet, but there are too many gaps that can only be filled by face to face interaction; and over an extended period. We are very attracted to each other and feel we are compatible, but how do you relocate across the country for a "maybe”. Long distance relationships are becoming more common as people travel far away for work, study, or reasons beyond their control.

Men and women have an equally hard time dealing with the separation that’s involved in a long-distance relationship.

COMMUNICATION is the key. Successful long distance relationships require daily interaction and sharing (the 'relating' to each other bit). Phones, email, texting, postal mail, and web cams... you must use them all. . Let them know about what you've been doing and thinking because in that way they will feel like they are there with you. But remember : missing a day does not indicate relationships’ jeopardy. Discuss your communication needs and limits. It's likely that one partner will need more communication more than the other. Get ready to be flexible.

Be honest. The best way to true intimacy and connection especially in a long distance relationship is through "total honesty" to each other in the fullest sense of the words. It goes without say that telling your whole truth can be difficult and even scary, but it will result in the kind of relationship that you really want-- a relationship where all the cards are laid in the table. Learn to trust your partner unconditionally. Trust is a very fundamental aspect in any relationship. That is because having trust in a relationship takes away doubt. All romantic relationships can experience jealousy and fears about cheating, but generally long distance relationships take longer to resolve those feelings. Maintain your own high self-esteem and high self-worth. Keep doing the things that you enjoy doing. You are a valuable, attractive, interesting person.

Show your soul through your eyes

Wise people say eyes are the mirror to the soul. Our eyes reflect our fears and our hopes. It is always easier to communicate with people who keep good eye contact during the conversation, primarily because when they look at you they show you that they are listening to what you have to say. From your point for view, you can easily judge whether what you say excites the person you are talking to, upsets them or makes them bored. This quick judgment allows you to adjust the conversation accordingly.

Women like to make this judgment quickly, as it is important to them to know what you think while they are talking to you. Therefore, eye contact is a very important part of the communication package that you offer them. Furthermore, you should bear in mind that women have an extraordinary ability to see things while they are not looking directly at you. Therefore, if she looks away or puts her eyes down, do not think that a quick check of your watch will not be noticed. It will be, so don’t do anything that you do not wish to be seen (this especially includes looking at other women).

Before I explain how to use eye contact to your advantage, it is important to outline what eye contact actually means. Looking directly at a person and into their eyes, without checking out immediate surroundings is keeping eye contact. Looking at a person without blinking is staring (which most women find too weird to cope with). Looking into a woman’s eyes without hearing a word that she has to say is considered staring as well as is generally not approved of.

How to impress a lady?

You won’t get a pretty girls true attention until she sees how important you could be for her. Allow her to get to the heart of your mystery-self: be polite, show her that you are a good listener and always have a more to you than meets the eye. Furthermore, stay in a good mood, be self-confident and quick-witted. The above is the key to ensure that she thinks that she has met the man of her dreams.

Many guys are sure that their presence is enough! This is a mistake. If you are very good looking and have a fantastic physique, a girl might feel in heaven when she is in your presence. She will be proud being the girlfriend of such a handsome and strong man. YES, in that case you can have a success, BUT…. if she finds out that your wonderful body and beautiful face are the only things that you have to offer, your relationship will not last very long …