Being in a long-distance relationship isn’t easy.
Sometimes it’s magical.
Sometimes it just… hurts.

You miss the little things.
You overthink messages.
You wonder if the other person feels as serious as you do.

We get it.
We’re living it.

So here’s how we face the distance and how you can too.

1. Talk About the Boring Stuff

Everyone says “communication is key.”
Sure, but what kind of communication?

Not just deep, emotional talks. Talk about your day. Your lunch. The weird thing your neighbor did.

When you’re far apart, the little conversations are intimacy.

2. Don’t Force Constant Contact

You don’t have to text 24/7 to prove you care.
Honestly, that gets exhausting.

It’s okay to be offline. To be busy.
What matters is consistency not constant availability.

Set a rhythm that works for both of you.

3. Share Your Real Life (Not Just the Pretty Parts)

Don’t just send selfies when you look good.

Send a voice note when you’re tired. A pic of your messy room. A random street you walk every day.

Let your person see the real you—even from miles away.

4. Make Plans—Even If They’re Far Away

Having something to look forward to keeps the hope alive.

• A visit (even if it’s months away)
• Watching the same movie tonight
• A goal you’re working on together

No plan is too small if it reminds you that this distance won’t last forever.

5. Be Honest (Even About the Hard Stuff)

Feeling jealous? Insecure? Lonely?

Say it.

Pretending you’re fine all the time doesn’t make the relationship stronger—it just builds quiet resentment.

It’s okay to say, “This is hard.”
You’re human. So are they.

6. Celebrate Everything

Anniversaries. Good news. Bad days survived.
Even random things like “100 days since our first video call.”

You have to create moments worth remembering.
Don’t wait for big milestones to feel connected.

7. Trust – But Check In To

Trust doesn’t mean never asking questions.
It means asking with love, not suspicion.

“Hey, I noticed you were quiet—are you okay?”
That’s trust. That’s care.

8. Know That Missing Them Is Normal

Some days it’s overwhelming.

The distance feels unfair. You want to quit everything and book a flight.

Breathe.

Missing someone doesn’t mean something’s wrong.
It means something’s real.

You’re Not Alone

Long-distance relationships aren’t for everyone.
But if both of you are willing to show up—even imperfectly—it can work.

We’re living proof. Still apart. Still in love. Still trying, every day.

If you’re in a long-distance relationship too, we see you.
And we’re cheering you on.

From one LDR couple to another keep going.

Love,
DualPassport Couple