One thing that we need to understand about long-distance relationships is that it has a lot of similarities with conventional relationships like trusting each other and constant communication. It is a given that no two relationships will operate and be presented in a similar manner. However, as long as you and your partner are both committed to trusting each other, everything else should be manageable.

“You Get What You Put In”

The act of trusting one another is not easy especially if you’re dealing with miles of distance, opposite time zones, and conflicting schedules. However, regardless of everything, a long-distance relationship is comparable to almost anything in life, and in a relationship – you get what you put in.

So basically, if you want your partner to trust you, you must be worthy of that trust by acting and behaving as you should. 

The Importance of Trust

Once you agree on a long-distance relationship, you must acknowledge that trust is an essential factor along with a clear understanding as to where your relationship stands.

You and your partner must be on the same page when it comes to recognizing honesty and commitment. You can decide between an open relationship and an exclusive relationship to make things less complicated. 

An open relationship would allow both of you to manage your expectations about each other well by being open about the idea that you’re both allowed to see or date other people to test the waters while on long-distance.

An exclusive relationship, on the other hand, requires a heightened level of commitment, honesty, and trust. More importantly, it requires loyalty to each other.

There is no right or wrong setup in long-distance relationships as long as it’s based on trust. What is more important is for you and your partner to identify a system that will work best for both of you. You must agree on something by setting your own guidelines to avoid having to hide things that can break the trust. Remember, once trust is broken, there is no guarantee that you can earn it back.

Having a Life of Your Own and Maintaining Your Connection

Lastly, it is important to have a sense of independence and to have a life outside of your relationship. This will give you and your partner more potential to grow and to acquire new and interesting things to learn and to talk about.

Still, as much as having a life of your own is important, setting a Facetime or Skype date regularly is just as essential as well as having phone dates and consistent text messaging. 

With the way technology works these days, long-distance relationships are much manageable than they used to be. You just have to learn how to make use of these resources in favor of your long-distance setup with your partner.