Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,143,290 members, 7,780,674 topics. Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024 at 07:13 PM

10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship - Romance - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Romance / 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship (2931 Views)

Valentine: What To Buy For A Partner In A Long Distance? / This Hot Lady Is Seriously In Search Of A Man For Long-distance Relationship / 'Long Distance' Pre-Wedding Photo. See The Height Difference (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (Reply) (Go Down)

10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by adaezeh126(f): 1:38am On Jul 12, 2019
A long distance relationship can be a romance with someone in another town or city, or even in another country. Relationships like these have become more common in recent years thanks mainly to the internet, which has made it easier for people in different places to connect and communicate.
This type of romantic involvement can sometimes be difficult to sustain, however, as there are additional pressures to contend with that don't exist when the partners live closer together. It's not all doom and gloom though, in my experience—there are also some definite benefits that come with long distance relationships.
The Main Pros of Long Distance Romantic Relationships
1. It's Less Mundane
2. You Get to Know Each Other Without the Physical Distraction
3. More Traveling Opportunities
4. Modern Technology Makes it Much Easier
5. If Your Relationship Survives, You Know It's Strong
6. Having Time Away From Each Other Can Be Healthy
7. You Always Have Something to Look Forward to
8. Both Partners Are Equally Involved
9. You Must Learn to Trust
10. Improved Communication
I will go into detail regarding each of the advantages below.
1. It's Less Mundane
Long distance relationships can intensify the moments you spend with each other, as when your time is limited, it often becomes more valuable and special. You also don't have the same scope for getting bored of each other, like you do when you are meeting all the time and for long periods. The time spent apart also means that you both have new things to bring to the conversation that the other doesn't know about. Then, when you do actually meet in person, it tends to be more exciting than a "normal" date.
2. You Get to Know Each Other Without the Physical Distraction
So many relationships are unsustainable because they start out with physical attraction and involvement, but then the couple discover that their personalities don't really click at a later date. Long distance romances generally ensure that there is a long period of getting to know each other via Skype, texts, email, or social media. Of course, there is always some danger that you aren't physically attracted when you do eventually meet up, but one should never underestimate the power communication for the well being of a relationship.
3. More Exotic Travel Opportunities
One of the fun things about distance relationships is that you get to go and see the place where your partner lives, as well as to show them around where you live. For sure, the travel can be expensive as well as time-consuming, but those negatives can be more than outweighed by the joy and interest of visiting another place. You can also decide to meet in a third place, which is either halfway between you, or just somewhere that you both desire to visit.
4. Modern Technology Makes it Much Easier
In the old days, a distance romance meant communicating through writing letters. Then came the telephone. Nowadays, we can communicate with video and audio in real time, making things much more personal and immediate. On top of that there is texting, emails, and social media. There is no need to feel disconnected from your partner, when you can communicate instantaneously. On top of that, you can share experiences via the internet, such as watching a movie or playing a game online.
advertisement
5. If Your Relationship Survives, You Know It's Strong
Long distance relationships do present some extra challenges that don't exist when you are seeing each other in person on a regular basis, but if these challenges are overcome then your relationship may well end up strengthened. That might seem counter-intuitive, but there are many that can vouch that if the romance can survive the distance, it can survive anything.
6. Having Time Away From Each Other Can Be Healthy
When you have time away from each other, you always have new things to bring to the conversation when you chat online. It also makes your time spent together more special and intense. Time spent apart also makes for more time to reflect and follow your own pursuits and interests. Essentially, you learn to be interdependent, rather than dependent on each other, that means you want to be with each other but are happy with your "me time" too.
7. You Always Have Something to Look Forward to
It can feel great to have someone special to talk with at the end of each day, or at the weekends. It can keep you going through a tough schedule at work, as well as through some of life's other challenges. Skype conversations, emails, messages are extra special when you are apart from your loved one. Trips where you meet up in person are also fun to plan and the sense of anticipation they provide can bring almost as much joy as actually meeting.
8. Both Partners Are Equally Involved
In a conventional relationship, it's not uncommon for a relationship to drift along for at least some of the time. One partner may also put in more effort than the other. In short, it can be easy to take one another for granted. Long distance romances require a total commitment by both partners if they're to have any chance of working. Communicating regularly has to be organized and meeting in person costs time and money to arrange. The effort is usually all worth it, of course, but there's less room for plain sailing.
9. You Must Learn to Trust
Issues of trust, loyalty, and commitment are usually very important in all relationships, but in a long distance relationship, where your partner can be socializing and having fun without you, it can be easy to get jealous or resentful. You have to recognize and conquer these types of insecurity if your relationship is to thrive. There are many rewards if you learn to be trusting and trustworthy.
10. Improved Communication
You would think that communication is automatically much better in a "normal" relationship, but in practice it's easy for relationships to drift along with very few deep, heart to heart conversations.

1 Like 1 Share

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 2:10am On Jul 12, 2019
T
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 2:11am On Jul 12, 2019
True. The ultimate long distance relationship is when the couple is in love but NEVER meet. Always very intense and lasts to beyond the grave

3 Likes

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by Nobody: 2:18am On Jul 12, 2019
Its silly
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by adaezeh126(f): 2:54am On Jul 12, 2019
smiley@canadaorBust cool@canadaorBust
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by adaezeh126(f): 2:55am On Jul 12, 2019
@canadaorBust true talk my brother
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by skywalker240(m): 3:08am On Jul 12, 2019
In a successful Modern day "LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP", the FOUR participants understand's themselves. grin
if you know you know



and if you dont know, it is waste of time, emotions, resources (ofcourse nigga would be sending cash 4 upkeep)

infact it is total waste of time.

8 Likes 1 Share

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by dingbang(m): 4:55am On Jul 12, 2019
Two people just wasting their time and deceiving each other. But las las, them go dey alright.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by adaezeh126(f): 6:29am On Jul 12, 2019
@skywalker240 they both understand themselves and the guy definitely will be sending money for upkeep
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by skywalker240(m): 7:41am On Jul 12, 2019
adaezeh126:
@skywalker240 they both understand themselves and the guy definitely will be sending money for upkeep
read my post again, i didnt said both i said all 'FOUR' Of them.

i hope now you get

2 Likes

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 2:22pm On Jul 12, 2019
adaezeh126:
smiley@canadaorBust cool@canadaorBust

Princess (for those who don’t know, that’s the literal meaning of Ada eze - king’s daughter), my princess, lalasticlala should do the needfull
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by Nobody: 2:44pm On Jul 12, 2019
cheesy only cheating couples would relish long distance relationship to a close relationship cos they can cheat without having any fear of being caught.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 2:48pm On Jul 12, 2019
skywalker240:
In a successful Modern day "LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP", the FOUR participants understand's themselves. grin
if you know you know



and if you dont know, it is waste of time, emotions, resources (ofcourse nigga would be sending cash 4 upkeep)

infact it is total waste of time.

Don’t know how it can be a waste of time to love someone. Love is love, and loving somebody brightens your outlook on life, whether u r with them or not.

1 Like

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 2:51pm On Jul 12, 2019
dingbang:
Two people just wasting their time and deceiving each other. But las las, them go dey alright.

Loving somebody can’t be a waste of time. Love is love, and loving somebody brightens your life, whether u r with them or not.

1 Like

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 2:59pm On Jul 12, 2019
lefulefu:
cheesy only cheating couples would relish long distance relationship to a close relationship cos they can cheat without having any fear of being caught.

I think u might be confusing love with sex. Loving someone benefits you more than them. It is easier to love someone when u can fill in the gaps any way u wish. It easier to love a silhouette

2 Likes

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by Nobody: 3:14pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:


I think u might be confusing love with sex. Loving someone benefits you more than them. It is easier to love someone when u can fill in the gaps any way u wish. It easier to love a silhouette
i dont know if u non nigerian or a nigerian based in canada but if either of my assumptions are right and u involved in a long distance relationship with ur partner who is based in nigeria then oyo na ur case ooo shocked.the average nigerian if he/she really likes would want to be close to u.

1 Like

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by Nobody: 3:24pm On Jul 12, 2019
dingbang:
Two people just wasting their time and deceiving each other. But las las, them go dey alright.
or one of them decieving themselves while the other person on the other end is having a swell relationship.i know some guys based overseas happily married with kids over there dem go come naija come decieve one home based chick.the home base babe go breakup with her fiancee come dey do long distance with d abroad base guy. abroad base guy will be decieving her and sending her small allawee in exchange of puna wey im dey come chop once every four christmas.she will be hoping and waiting until she bcomes old.

1 Like 1 Share

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by skywalker240(m): 5:18pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:


Don’t know how it can be a waste of time to love someone. Love is love, and loving somebody brightens your outlook on life, whether u r with them or not.
Yeah right, you be loving over here, another nigga be pounding that pvssy mercilessly overthere.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 7:37pm On Jul 12, 2019
skywalker240:

Yeah right, you be loving over here, another nigga be pounding that pvssy mercilessly overthere.

Why do u think some yahoo boys get so much money. The magas have fallen IN LOVE with them even knowing fully well they are being scammed. Some people are sapio sexual. Some for religious figures or people far removed. It is not always about sex

1 Like 1 Share

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by QueenSekxy(f): 7:41pm On Jul 12, 2019
-True!! Gives you space to work and develop yourself.
- You spend time discussing of future events and opportunities.
-Not always baby i want to see you nonsense.
-Little or no sex atall.
-More value when you finally see the person.


There are many advantages of LDR.

5 Likes 1 Share

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by skywalker240(m): 7:48pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:


Why do u think some yahoo boys get so much money. The magas have fallen IN LOVE with them even knowing fully well they are being scammed. Some people are sapio sexual. Some for religious figures or people far removed. It is not always about sex
Thats not same with a Nigerian boy and girl relationship, so your assertion holds no grounds.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 7:49pm On Jul 12, 2019
lefulefu:
i dont know if u non nigerian or a nigerian based in canada but if either of my assumptions are right and u involved in a long distance relationship with ur partner who is based in nigeria then oyo na ur case ooo shocked.the average nigerian if he/she really likes would want to be close to u.
I wish I were in Canada.
Familiarity breeds contempt. That unsatisfied itch is what makes for great love (and great love letters!) wanting to be with someone but unable to. What does it benefit u, fucking someone but she is in love with and yearns for someone else.

1 Like

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 7:54pm On Jul 12, 2019
skywalker240:

Thats not same with a Nigerian boy and girl relationship, so your assertion holds no grounds.

Would u rather a female far removed loves u and constantly yearns for u or to be having sex with a female who doesn’t love u, who uses u 4 sexual relief but loves and yearns 4 someone else?
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by skywalker240(m): 8:24pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:


Would u rather a female far removed loves u and constantly yearns for u or to be having sex with a female who doesn’t love u, who uses u 4 sexual relief but loves and yearns 4 someone else?
With a woman, When the fvck is so releiving, it would become so sweet, and when it becomes so sweet, it becomes emotional, and when it becomes emotional,...


grin LOVE GROWS

again i repeat, your assertion holds no water.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 9:16pm On Jul 12, 2019
skywalker240:

With a woman, When the fvck is so releiving, it would become so sweet, and when it becomes so sweet, it becomes emotional, and when it becomes emotional,...


grin LOVE GROWS

again i repeat, your assertion holds no water.

U r living in a theoretical world. All this parade of girls saying they have a local guy but in love with an abroad based guy. Where do u think they come from? Or abroad guys who impregnant girls the brief time they return home. Distance adds luster, which is what retains love.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by skywalker240(m): 9:29pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:


U r living in a theoretical world. All this parade of girls saying they have a local guy but in love with an abroad based guy. Where do u think they come from? Or abroad guys who impregnant girls the brief time they return home. Distance adds luster, which is what retains love.
there's nothing theoretical here,

those girls you're talking about beleive they have something to gain from the relationship and its not driving by love. Hence why you see a girl who love her broke boyfreind with all her heart, but would still leave him and go be a sixth wife to a rich old man.

distance has it's pros and cons
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by frankkydee(m): 9:32pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:


Don’t know how it can be a waste of time to love someone. Love is love, and loving somebody brightens your outlook on life, whether u r with them or not.












Most people will think they would be able to handle it but not until you've tried it and it has failed(not leading to any where) talking from life experiences cry
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by Nobody: 9:51pm On Jul 12, 2019
CanadaOrBust:

I wish I were in Canada.
Familiarity breeds contempt. That unsatisfied itch is what makes for great love (and great love letters!) wanting to be with someone but unable to. What does it benefit u, fvcking someone but she is in love with and yearns for someone else.
long distance relationship is a complete waste of time.dating someone u havent met or seen and u have no idea how he or she looks like....it could be a guy pretendin to be a woman and u no wiser cheesy
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 11:48pm On Jul 12, 2019
lefulefu:
long distance relationship is a complete waste of time.dating someone u havent met or seen and u have no idea how he or she looks like....it could be a guy pretendin to be a woman and u no wiser cheesy

We are talking about LOVE not dating or sex or such. Just loving someone brightens YOUR life no matter how u managed to trick your mind into loving the person. Be in love and suddenly ordinary things look beautiful and hard goals seem easily achievable. I think there is some magic to love, not to be confused with possession or sex.
Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 12:12am On Jul 13, 2019
skywalker240:

there's nothing theoretical here,

those girls you're talking about beleive they have something to gain from the relationship and its not driving by love. Hence why you see a girl who love her broke boyfreind with all her heart, but would still leave him and go be a sixth wife to a rich old man.

distance has it's pros and cons

Well, it’s not me that came up with the sayings:
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder” “scarcity makes price go up” “familiarity breeds contempt”
And the ones below

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 12:15am On Jul 13, 2019
And this

Re: 10 Advantages Of Long Distance Relationship by CanadaOrBust: 12:16am On Jul 13, 2019
This too

(1) (2) (Reply)

Got Married This Saturday But I Dont Love My Husband / Video Of A Man Sleeping With His Wife's Grandmother Goes Viral / .. (Removed)

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 49
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.