Adjusting to a world of physical distancing and quarantine time has been challenging for most people, but it may be extra challenging if you’re in a long-distance relationship.
Is it possible to maintain your long-distance relationship with the added distance & stress of Covid-19?
Yes, it’s possible.
Yes, it requires more effort & intention.
Here are (4) ways you can maintain your long-distance relationship during quarantine.
Practice Patience: Before you can implement any other approaches, you’re going to have to adopt an attitude of patience which requires acceptance. Acceptance allows us to adjust to the situation and respond accordingly. Accept that things will not run as smoothly as you like during this time, but maintain hope that once it passes (and it will) things will be better.
Schedule Virtual Dates: You may find that you’re using more video calls than usual, but set the intention for some of those calls to be your date-night. Then prepare for them the way you would for an in-person date. Dress up like you would for a night out together, order/make food that you could both get at the same restaurant, have music in the background, light candles. Set the mood the way you would for a date and set your phone on do not disturb.
Be Sexual Together: Yes, you can still have sexy time! Explore pleasuring yourself while your partner watches, engaging in mutual-self-pleasuring while you’re on video/phone, start your morning with some phone sex, or sexting. Share sexual imagery leading up to your date to get the erotic energy flowing. Use sexy apps like Flirtmoji to spice your texting up. Talk to your partner about what you’re interested in exploring & then get creative together.
Send Personalized Love Packages: Put together a love package with items that are significant to your relationships. Whether that’s a picture frame with your favorite photo, their favorite mug they use when they visit, a blanket with your cologne/perfume sprayed on it or a new sex toy that you can use during your sexy-time sessions. The goal is to include items that are significant to your partner AND you.
Yes, this is a tough time & the frustration can leave us feeling overwhelmed & discouraged. Just remember, it’s temporary & if you do the work to maintain your relationship, you’ll be able to say your long-distance relationship survived a global crisis.
Hang in there.
Also read: How to Stay Connected to Your Partner During Busy Times.
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