After finally finding the love of your life, you definitely do not want anything to separate you, including distance. It is possible to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship even if you do not live in the same area. However, for a long-distance relationship to work, the couple needs to put in the work and take practical steps to ensure that the couple continues to be emotionally connected even though they are physically apart.

Practical ways for the success of long distance relationships It is essential for a couple that is in a long-distance relationship to stay connected. Practical ways of doing this would be talking via a cellphone call and video calls. This is because these encourage live communication to elliminate any miscommunication that may be experienced via texts. Texting is the most easy form of making conversation, however, do not make it a habit to only depend on it as the only form of communication you use with your partner. Ensure that you plan and put time away for phone calls and video calls ahead of time to avoid communication breakdown.

Timing is also important. It is important to dedicate some time both at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day to talk to each other. This allows the couple to still feel like they are a part of each other's lives even when they are distances apart. In the morning, checking in on how your partner is doing and letting them know that they have your support can help their day be better and fruitful in whatever activities they have, be it work or school. At the end of the day the phone call helps in finding out how their day went and they go to bed knowing that they have you by their side even when you are not physically there.

  To keep connected with your partner, it is also important to ensure that you see each other whenever possible. If possible, try to see one another every month. However, if the distance is too far and circumstances do not allow for frequent visits, try to plan as many trips as possible. Ensure that you make the best of your time together.

It will be helpful to always try to plan your next activity whenever you see each other. Having a specific set date and what you will do will always ensure that when you leave you do not leave empty but with a gleaming hope of the next visit. This will keep the couple looking forward to seeing each other again.

  As much as you may want to have fun and plan adventures whenever you meet, it is also an essential part of your relationship to get to visit each other's places, spend the day with each other in your own surroundings and comfort of your homes. This will show your partner how you are in the comfort of your  space and give your partner a better understanding of your routine, which leads to the couple having a better understanding of each other and strengthens the relationship.

  In your conversations, ask your partner how they are truly feeling. Show that you care by asking if they need you to help them with anything, ask how you can be more supportive and how they need you to show up for them in their lives. These show concern for your partner and reassures them that you love them and want to be there for them. Be willing to show up for them whenever they need you to.

  When you are not physically with your partner, you can make them feel your love through gifting. You can buy your partner a gift and have it delivered to them. This will let them know that you are thinking about them and that you appreciate them. If you surprise her with what she likes, she will feel your love from afar.

  If there is something that needs to be addressed, ensure that you address it and do not leave it hanging. Leaving things hanging creates space in the relationship and causes people to drift apart whereas addressing issues as and when they arise ensures that you stay united and on the same page.

  Make sure that you prioritize each other. Both parties need to prioritize each other. Both parties need to put in the effort to ensure that they show their partner that they are important. This will help in making both parties feel valued and appreciated. Ensure that your partner knows and feels your love and their importance in your life.