Long-distance dating is never an ideal situation for any couple. You may have met your partner online, or whilst on holiday in another city or country, you could have been high school sweethearts that separated to go to different colleges. You can also read more articles about dating to survive long-distance relationships.

The great thing is that you have got someone whom you relate with and worry for and are ready to sacrifice for him, the sad thing is that you are far away. There are methods to endure your long-distance relationship, it is a hard task and takes a great degree of trust and commitment from both sides.

The first key step to making a long-distance relationship is to keep open and honest communication. The main issue with distance is that it breeds misunderstanding and potential doubt. Email and chat on programs like Skype or MSN as often as possible, invest in long-distance calling cards so you can hear your lovers voice and keep the communication open and honest.

The best way to manage long-distance dating is to have a plan for a future together. If the relationship is at a distance and neither party has a plan of moving permanently, the relationship will slowly dissolve. Work together as quickly as possible after commencing your long-distance relationship for a plan of a future together.

You will then have a date to look forward to and goals to reach to achieve this. Constantly reaffirm these long term goals with your partner and take away the day to day loneliness that comes with long-distance dating.

The best way to reinforce loyalty and commitment is to use the word 'we' whenever communicating with your partner, this will build intimacy and help solidify plans of a future together one day.