Stay Positive

Because long distance relationships do get sticky sometimes, make sure you stay positive!  

According to a study performed by The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships (yes, this place exists), 25 to 40 percent of all romantic relationships among college students are in some way long distance. If you're in college, it's not unlikely you'll have a long distance relationship to manage at some point.  info found at http://www.toponlinecolleges.com/blog/2011/10-tips-for-long-distance-college-relationships/

See the glass half full instead of half empty. People who are involved in successful long distance relationships are realistic.  They accept the fact that their relationship is going to have its own set of unique challenges.  Rather than getting down and complaining of the obstacles, look for creative ways to minimize the distance and focus on the positive aspects.  




Another way to stay positive is to keep your mind off of things.  It can get tough when you can't concentrate because all you are doing is thinking of your special someone.  It can be easy to forget about actual life and only care about an up coming phone call or Skype date.  Being in college makes it even more difficult with papers, tests, projects, etc.  Don't be the guy or girl who doesn't do well in school or go out with friends because all they want to do is think about their long distance love life.  College is the time to screw up and learn who you are.  To grow as a person you must learn to meet new people, have fun, and move beyond old habits.  

Be flexible as well!  Flexibility will prove that you are willing to be there for that person even when a Skype date or phone call wasn't planned.   On the otherhand, things will be postponed or cancelled but moving forward and not getting down about it will make the relationship stronger.  Everything happens for a reason.