Why Long Distance Relationships Are Beneficial
Relationships are challenging as they are. There needs to be a fine line of balance between yourself and your significant other. A long-distance relationship is even more difficult, however, is beneficial in many ways. Here’s how:
Learning Is Inevitable:
Let me first off say that the benefits of long-distance dating shouldn’t be measured by whether or not you remain with someone, but instead by how much you manage to learn about your partner and yourself during that period of time. If a relationship doesn’t work out it should never be viewed as a failure but instead as a learning experience.
Determining The Strength Of Your Relationship:
Long distance dating will test you and help determine the strength of your relationship. When you are unable to be in physical contact with someone you will learn a great deal about the emotional relationship and attachment you have with them. You don’t want to be entirely obsessed with your partner, but if you find yourself thinking little of them and feeling better without them it’s safe to say that the relationship may not be meant to be. In that sense, long distance is beneficial in telling you whether the relationship should continue or if it’s not the right one. Don’t be afraid to call it quits if you’re not 100% onboard with things. It’s better to do that than to waste any more of someone else’s time and your own time.
Learning To Trust Each Other:
Long distance dating will also teach you many things about yourself. You will learn how much trust you are able to put in your partner, usually measured similarly to how much trust you have in yourself. If you can fully trust your partner that’s a great thing, however, if you find yourself losing trust or doubting them, then it may be a sign to end the relationship. Don’t be alarmed if at some point at the beginning of the relationship your trust levels are low, however, if it’s been months or years and you still can’t trust somebody it may be time to move on. Long distance can be beneficial in helping you to grow more loving, trusting, and understanding of someone. If you don’t have much time to text or talk it is important for both sides to be understanding and loving. If you’re not always able to see someone it is important to be trusting. Trust is the foundation for a successful long-distance relationship and without it, the relationship is bound to fall apart.
Emotional Growth:
While long distance is beneficial in determining whether or not your relationship will withstand challenges, it also may be beneficial in growing stronger together. During a long distance relationship, if all goes well, you will grow closer emotionally due to lack of physicality, and will also grow to cherish your limited time together.
There may be points in a long distance relationship where you are unsure as to whether to continue or to end things where they are. Every relationship has its bumps so it is important to act rationally and thoughtfully. Don’t base your decisions off of little things, seek advice from close friends and family, and think through things thoroughly before coming to a decision. No matter what happens, you will have learned many things about yourself and your partner during this experience so don’t be entirely discouraged if things aren’t meant to be. There are plenty of fish in the sea.
