Can you take long distance relationships to the next level?

Being in a long distance relationship is never easy.

When you’re in a long distance relationship, you don’t see each other in person regularly, different time zones can be a hassle on both ends, and your time apart may take a toll on the dynamics of your relationship—but that does not mean you can’t overcome such challenges and take your LDR to the next level of settling down.

Like any other couple, building your future together can be nerve-racking. It only takes more patience, perseverance, and planning for LDR couples because of your unique situation. Make your relationship stronger and make it last with these tips to keep in mind when building your future together:

Set goals together
You may want one thing, while your partner may eye another. Take the time to sit down and set goals together. Create an attainable wish list, one that you both think is feasible to work on in the next couple of years. Your goals could be anything from buying a house or car in the city you both want to settle in, funding your future children’s education, travels, retirement funds, and emergency savings. Rank your goals in order of importance, and then work on achieving your top three priorities first.

Talk about money
Money may be a sensitive issue to most couples, but it’s important to include this in your conversation of planning your future together. This area in your relationship may be uncomfortable to talk about, but once you start to openly discuss money matters, the rest of your conversations will be easier. Like setting goals, schedule a night to talk about how you both want to save and spend money and where you can both keep your funds.

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Close the distance
Every relationship takes effort—and that effort is multiplied when you’re apart. While you both wait for the day to move in and settle, it pays to make the most of your time together whenever possible. Schedule virtual dates or go on a trip where you could meet halfway. You can even pay your partner a surprise visit, if possible. This way, you both keep the flame of your relationship alive.

Long distance relationships work when couples know how to nurture them. Constant communication is also the key in planning and making a future together, geographically and figuratively.