Do long- distance relationships really work?
I’ve been with my online boyfriend for about two years. Like any relationship, we’ve had our problems. What has been the most difficult about it? The distance. We had to improve our communication skills and honesty, and put our pride aside. It was hard, but we had to learn to trust each other.
We also needed to work harder to earn enough money to travel. We replaced dates at restaurants with dates in front of screens. Now, we are more creative with our dates, and the time we spend together is quality time.
I think the key to making an online relationship work is confidence. When you trust someone, you are willing to set aside your pride. Although we sometimes get angry, we always try to understand each other by being empathetic.
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I’ve had trouble communicating my feelings, so my psychologist recommended this:
“What made you angry or sad?”
How does this make me feel?
Why do I think it hurt me?
What could help me feel better, and what is a possible future solution?
I hope this helps you.
