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RELATIONSHIP of communication the two of you have. You need a good messaging app on your phones that allow interactions beyond just words and emoticons. 14. Keep each other updated on each other’s friends and family Because gossips and scandals are always the best things to go on and on about. And there is nothing like a bad surprise in a relationship, so keep each other informed about 122 happenings in your life. in their own handwriting. Sometimes writing about feelings is easier than talking about them. You may also use online journals. Long Distance Relationship Problems: The virtual aspect of a relationship is not everyone’s cup of tea and thus many times despite everything else in favor, the relationship is not met with effort from both the sides. There are some real challenges in long distance relationship, which include: 1. You have no set rules or expectations 15- Never use silent treatment: Your relationship must be built on trust and communication. This silent treatment is damaging to any relationship, but it’s deadly for a long distance one. If you are upset, tell your partner you need time to think and talk about the problem 16- Share journal: Write in a weekly journal and mail it to your partner. This will give you a chance to read, about their week WWW.WISHESH.NET | FEBRUARY 2018 2. Being so involved in long distance relationship that you ignore every other relationship you have 3. You start ignoring each other and thus grow apart soon 4. You are jealous of the friends and circle your partner has, which makes arguments too prominent 5. You are too tired or lazy and thus do not interact the way you should 6. You forget important days and milestones in your long distance relationship and do not celebrate them 7. Miscommunication or barriers which are inherent in texting or emailing makes it challenging for many 8. Stonewalling makes it painful and challenging for many and they begin drifting away from the person who stayed silent 9. Becoming too possessive over telephone interactions itself