Being in a long-distance relationship (or LDR) is something that most of us will have to face at some point or another in our lives. To think that our soulmate lives in the same neighborhood or even in the same country when there are over seven billion people on the planet is a little crazy, and to think that we can choose who we fall in love with (or really like) is even crazier. But hardly anyone actually wants to be in an LDR as they’re harder to maintain, to say the least. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can give your relationship the best chance of survival. You’ve got this.

Fully Trust Your Partner

To maintain a long-distance relationship, you need to fully lean into the idea of completely trusting your partner. While there’s no way to know for sure whether they’re being loyal to you, you need to trust that they are. Don’t let paranoia or jealousy take over and cloud your judgment, it’ll only push them away and could even make you look like the guilty one.

But be open to reassuring your other half within reason if they need it. Expressing how committed you are to the relationship may be something they need to hear when they’re having a bad day or feeling doubtful, but you shouldn’t ever feel like you’re convincing them that you’re trustworthy.

Don’t Start Spamming Their Phone With Texts and Calls

While talking to them all day every day may seem like a no-brainer in a long-distance relationship, you could end up with very little to talk about real quick. You don’t need to share every little detail of your day with your other half to make them feel like they’re still a part of your life.

A couple of texts throughout the day letting them know that they’re on your mind will do. You could even just wish them a good day first thing in the morning if you have a busy day ahead. This will give you so much more to catch up on when you eventually do.