Being in a relationship is about getting to know each other in a uniquely intimate way. During the early stages of your relationship you may feel like you’re “baring all” and learning all there is to know about each other. …
5 tips for writing the perfect long distance love letter
Lovers have been penning letters for centuries, long before email or text made it possible to beam someone our every thought practically instantly. There’s a lot to be said for email and text (all hail the internet and what it …
25 Questions That Can Make You Laugh Until You Cry
A huge concern for people who are in a long distance relationship is running out of things to talk about! Sometimes it feels as if you’ve already shared every small detail about your lives or your day, and the well …
3 Simple Steps To Long Distance Sexual Intimacy
(Guest post by Sam Caesar) Let’s face it, one of the major issues in any long distance relationships is sex. I mean, sex is generally one of the major issues of any relationship between adults, so that’s not surprising. Every …
7 Smart Ways To Protect Yourself From Power Plays In A Relationship
“If you don’t cook me pizza for dinner, I’m not going to love you anymore.” This line was delivered to me convincingly last week… by my 5-year-old son. He is usually cuddly and cruisy and all sorts of adorable. But …
Take the quiz: What Is Your Enneagram Personality Type?
Are you looking for a new long-distance date idea? OK, so taking a personality test and comparing the results with your long distance love might not be on the same level of “chill out” as “dinner and a movie on …
The Five Love Languages: What Do You Speak?
In his bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages, renowned marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman argued that people tend to have one or two primary love languages – words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. Chapman …
How To Talk About Money In A Long Distance Relationship: 24 Questions You Must Ask
It’s hard to talk about money, isn’t it? I mean, do you know how much your friends make? Or your parents? What about your partner? Those of us raised in western cultures, at least, tend to feel uncomfortable talking about …
4 Ways Conflict Can Be Good For Your Relationship
Do you remember that catchy Jordin Sparks song from a couple of years ago, Battlefield? The chorus goes something like this: I never meant to start a war You know I never want to hurt you Don’t even know what …
Are You Talking Too Much In Your Long Distance Relationship? 4 Practical Strategies For Healthy Communication In A LDR
Wait just a minute, you might already be wondering. Doesn’t everyone rave about how the biggest benefit of a long distance relationship is that it forces you to communicate? Is it even possible to talk too much when you’re in …