Long distance relationships
Post date: 2006-05-23
Long distance relationships and some helpful tips to get through the tough times of being so far away from a loved one.
If your in a Long Distance relationship or thinking about entering one here is all the help you will need to make sure that your relationship stands the test of time.
With all the high tech advances going on in the word today, long distance love is actually starting to work. There are loads of various online companies with free software that will keep you in very close contact with anyone any where in the world, Such as:
Skype, Skype is a computer program that can be used to make free voice calls over the Internet to anyone else who is also using Skype. It's free and considered easy to download and use, and works with most computers. Once you download, register and install the software, you'll need to plug in a headset, speakers or USB phone to start using Skype.
MSN Messenger, MSN Messenger is another source similar to skype and only its more personalized so that you only chat with the people you invite into your system. MSN Messenger also offers web cam viewing and live video all you have to do is download and add the email addresses of the people you wish to communicate with. Yahoo also has a version of this kind of software, I have used all three from time to time and find that for broadband users that Skype is the easiest and the best quality.
If you’re in a long distance relationship, and for the purpose of this article I am going to example a relationship of 2 people on other sides of the world to each other. Send an email so that your partner wakes up to you first thing in the mornings. It’s always nice to wake up to a loving thought in the morning.
Mobile phones are expensive to use and not everyone has the money to talk on them every night but send an SMS message from time to time, let your partner know that you always have them on your mind.
Time differences are a hazard but they can also make you look like a superstar. Every women loves waking up to a romantic poem sent to her phone when she was asleep or even an email.
If you’re just starting a long distance relationship learn all the important dates and write them down like birthdays etc.. Dating someone on the other side of the world does not mean they don’t get older.
If your doing something special yourself make sure you take a few pictures and send them to your partner they will appreciate seeing your face. And again will conform in their mind that they are important to you.
The more you can make your partner feel like they are only living just down the road from you the better chances you have of making your new relationship work. Its hard being so far away from someone you love but it’s not impossible. Use technology to its fullest and even send each other small gifts through the post office. The more personal things seem for both of you the more your going to succeed.
Long distance relationships do work and with today’s technologies available for free. Seeing someone face to face is as easy as turning on your computer and saying hello. Download a couple of the programs I have suggested, you want be disappointed it’s free easy and they all come with great help instructions. Read more |
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