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Long-Distance Love Affair

A lot of people associate online dating with finding that special someone on the Net. This is quite natural as it is the main “thrust” of dating websites.

But did you know that online dating could also work the other way around? That people who are already in a relationship can use the Internet to carry on with their dating. This is true for couples that need to be separated because of their careers, for instance.

Whilst long-distance relationships are nothing new, the Internet now makes it a lot easier. It all started out with letter writing. When a man had to go off to war for instance, he would write dozens of letters just to be close to his beloved. This meant days just waiting for the mail to arrive. Those who are old enough would recall good old airmail.
Then there was the telephone. Phone companies made a killing from long-distance phone calls. They would even offer budget packages that couples can choose from. All this depended on their budget and how much they missed each other.

And now we have electronic mail or email to you and me. All couples have to do is write a letter and send it electronically. They can even receive a response within minutes. They can do this without having to wait for the mailman or head off to the post office. And they needn’t worry about per minute charges as an Internet connection is all that’s needed.

But whatever form you use to maintain your long-distance love, here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Build a strong foundation. Friendship is the key to any lasting relationship. Be open and honest with your partner. Especially now that he or she is away, the only way to communicate is quite simply, being open. When you write those emails for instance, talk as if they’re with you, face-to-face. Tell them how your day went. Or a funny story about your pet turtle.

2. By the same token, develop a spiritual connection. This means going beyond the physical. Physical separation also means not being able to get intimate with your mate. This however, is only in the physical sense. You can still get intimate by simply talking about anything under the sun. Find ways to express your love. Be creative.

3. Trust is crucial here. Admittedly, being away from your mate makes you more vulnerable to “temptation”. There are lots of men and women out there. And each one’s loneliness sure isn’t going to help any. So have faith in your partner that he or she will be strong and not fool around. And you might want to be strong yourself whilst at it.

So learn how to maintain a healthy online dating relationship and everything else will be fine.