有了這些建議,你們的異地戀就能長久

As someone who was in a long-distance relationship for two years and is now currently in another one, I know all the pains that come with being in an LDR all too well. Sure, distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also downright sucks. It's not the most frugal dating option, not to mention how difficult it is to not be able to see your significant other anytime you want. Although long-distance relationships aren't the easiest, they aren't impossible to survive either - as long as you keep these things in mind.

我曾談了兩年的異地戀，現在對象換了，但還是異地，所以我太清楚異地戀的痛苦了。當然，距離會讓人們的心更加真實，但異地戀真的糟透了。想約會？你得花一大筆錢。更別提想見另一半就能見到有多麼困難了。雖然異地戀不是最簡單的戀愛關係，但熬過那段漫長歲月也並非不可能--只要記住這些事就行了。

1. Assume that it's going to be really tough: It's great to have a positive attitude going into a long-distance relationship, but you should also expect to encounter many bumps along the way. Once you embrace the challenge, you'll be better equipped to get through the more difficult moments and won't be as tempted to give up when you're put to the test.

1. 假設這段戀情會很艱難：異地戀時，保持積極態度是很棒的，但你也應該預想到這個過程肯定會有困難。一旦接受這一挑戰，你將更好的度過困難時刻，當上天給你們考驗時，你也不會輕易放棄。

2. Always have your next visit planned: You need to give yourselves something to look forward to. Each time you reunite, discuss when the next time you'll be seeing each other will be. Secure the date, and start counting down.

2. 總是計劃下一次的約會：你需要給自己一些值得期待的事情。每一次的重逢，都討論討論下一次的見面時間吧。確定好日期，開始倒計時吧！

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3. Facetime as much as you can: Trust me, seeing each other face to face will help your relationship more than a phone call can - even if it's just through a screen. It's obviously not the same as being together in person, but it's the next best thing you've got. It'll also make you more focused on your conversation without being able to multitask as easily.

3. 儘可能多的視頻：相信我，面對面的看到彼此比打電話更有助於穩固你們的戀情--即使隔了一個屏幕。這當然和真正的呆在一起不同，但這僅次於真正的相處。而且也能讓你更專注你倆的對話，不會同時做很多件事。

4. Make your visits count: You don't get time together often so when you do see each other, take full advantage. This doesn't mean you always have to have an extravagant plan on hand; being present is enough. Put your phones away and give each other the time and attention you don't often get to enjoy.

4. 讓約會物有所值：你們無法經常見面，所以見面的時候，一定要好好利用。這也並不是說你必須制定一個滿滿的計劃；在他/她身邊就夠了。把手機拿開，把時間和精力都集中在身邊人身上吧，這可不是常有的哦。

5. Celebrate the little things: And this includes cheesy holidays you'd normally skip. Celebrating personal accomplishments, relationship milestones, and even National Pizza Day together while apart will help you both feel more connected. Plus, it'll also give you an excuse to make a visit or do something nice for one another.

5. 爲小事慶祝：包括你通常不過的俗氣的節假日。分開的時候共同慶祝個人取得的成就、情感里程碑、甚至是國慶披薩日能使你們更加親密。此外，這還給了你們看望彼此、爲他/她做些溫馨小事的理由！