You need to be brutally honest with yourself and your partner. That’s the very first you must address, because it is the most important element when beginning any long distance relationship.

There are two types of long distance relationships - initial separation and mid term separation. The first is when you start out long distance - this is what I did - then eventually plan to come together. The second is when you or your partner has to leave for an extended period of time after a relationship has been established.

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There is another type of long distance relationship, in which the couple can almost certainly never meet together or have a real life relationship with each other. While I don’t look down on those that have this type of relationship, there is only so much you can do while you are a distance apart. If there is no intention to physically consummate the relationship, it seems to only give more stress and frustration on each couple’s part, as well as denying them a chance to go after a relationship that they can pursue.

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