Love Tips, Keeping the Long-Distance Romance Alive, by Sophie

Sept. 23, 2009

Love tips from Sophie? You may be asking yourself how I can be giving advice on romance. I am not an expert; however, I do feel knowledgeable on how to handle a long-distance relationship. That is because I have been involved in a long-distance relationship for over 14 months, as of this writing. I can certainly speak from personal experience.

Being involved in a long-distance relationship has not been easy for Gianni or me. It is a constant effort as we struggle with missing each other and wanting to be together more often. An important love tip I can give is to keep in touch. Gianni and I have managed to do so every day, mostly by phone. We talk on the phone as often as possible during the day and even at night. Gianni has worked two different shifts since I met him. When he was working third shift, he would call me in the middle of the night during his lunch and breaks. My best friend thought I was crazy but I did not mind because I was happy to hear Gianni’s voice, no matter what time it was, day or night. I actually loved hearing his voice wake me up; it was very romantic.

Another love tip to keep the romance alive in a long-distance relationship deals also with the phone: texting. I know that not everyone is a fan of texting but it is a great way to send someone you love a quick “thinking of you”, or “missing you” message. Texts are great because you can send them almost any time. I love to send Gianni text messages when he is at work. I know that he cannot respond back to me but it is just my way of letting him know that I am thinking about him. I hope that when he sees my message, it brightens his day and puts a smile on his face. I also like texting because you can send pictures, which is also a great way to keep in touch and keep the romance alive.

You probably think that I forgot the most obvious love tip for a long-distance relationship, which is e-mail. Gianni and I used e-mail quite a bit when we first met. We still e-mail each other, but it is not our primary means of keeping our romance alive. We spend more time on the phone which is much more personal than e-mail. I like to send Gianni e-mail once in a while. I especially like to surprise him with e-cards, which is an excellent way to keep the romance fresh in a long-distance relationship.

Another fun way to keep connected is to chat online. It is a love tip that I know not everyone will utilize, but it can be a fun way to talk. Gianni and I used to chat every evening before he went to work. It is just another way to stay in touch. We do not chat too much anymore since Gianni’s work schedule has changed, but once in a while we plan an online chat.

The best love tip I can give for maintaining a long-distance relationship is to keep connected in any way you can whether it is e-mail, talking on the phone or chatting on line. Because you do not see the other person, it is difficult to know what is going on in their life so it is critical to keep the lines of communication open. Let your loved one know how much they mean to you. I never get tired of Gianni telling me that he misses me. I never get tired of seeing e-mail from him and I certainly never get tired of hearing his voice on the phone. My last love tip is to remember, that it is not how you communicate but that you keep communicating and letting each other know how special they are and what they mean to you. My long-distance relationship with Gianni has been worth the effort.

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