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6 Questions For Long Distance Love…
There is no one size fits all model to a healthy and happy relationship and as long as you and your partner are fulfilled and getting your needs met, do what works for you! Modern technology has made our world feel so much smaller and has made it way easier to communicate, see (even if it is through a screen), and visit one another. As a mental health professional, I think the key to having any kind of healthy relationship is to do some self- reflection and to allow yourself to be brutally honest about your feelings and desires. You should also share these with your partner to make sure you both are on the same page!
Long distance relationships may be a blessing or a curse depending on various factors including your relationship goals, financial resources, and employment status. For some people getting on a train or plane to visit their mate frequently is very easy and enjoyable and for others travel of any kind is just dreadful. Some people need to see, touch, and be around their partner daily and for others, visiting their love once a month is more than enough. I have a colleague who has been married to a man who lives in another country for over twenty years and somehow they have made this untraditional union work! As a hopeless romantic, I believe that nothing is impossible when it comes to matters of the heart…. if you and your partner have the same values, needs, and are…
