DOWNSIDES of Long Distance Relationship – Part One
Distance
Distance is obviously the primary downside of a long distance relationship. It automatically dislocates and separates two hearts who are supposed to be intimately united in love. It can also be a source of many issues that may have negative effects on the relationship. For a couple who are determined to succeed in long distance relationship, distance is merely a line that separates them temporarily and at both ends of the line are two hearts intimately connected in love.
Not Able To See Each Other Regularly
When two hearts are in love, they are inseparable. In long distance relationship, however, love exists even when the two hearts are separated. There are degrees of separation. Others are separated just by a few hours’ drive, which can be quite an advantage already. There are couples who are separated by time and yet they seem to still manage distance. For couples who live at both ends of the world, distance is a real challenge, and there is no way for them to see each other on weekends. Seeing each other once or twice a year is one great blessing they will surely not miss.
Couples May Lose Interest In Each Other
Distance facilitates the fading of almost anything, especially when it comes to remembering. This is a serious threat against long distance couples because love fades away as a result of a long-time separation. Not only that long distance couples should invest in loving each other very intimately, they should also invest in seeing to it that love must not fade away, no matter what. This can be a tiring challenge for long distance couples who do not possess the luxury of working together as a team. What is good in here is the fact that hard work really pays off.
Relationship’s Growth Is Minimal
As two hearts journey together in distance, growth of the relationship should come as a result of journey in order that the relationship may have a solid foundation. Growth in long distance relationship, however, may not come to a fuller level because one substantial part of the relationship is missing and growth can be one-sided. In every relationship, growth is a product of a team-work and it means the couple must work together to achieve it.
Distance Creates Emotional Distance
Emotional distance is a natural consequence of a long-time separation. Though not much of a threat against the relationship, it may have negative impacts on the couple because much effort must be invested in trying to reconnect with each other emotionally and this they lack very badly. One way of minimizing emotional distance while in long distance relationship is by maintaining a healthy and meaningful communication.
