What if you are NOT in a long distance relationship? Then ACT like one

Surprisingly, a 2014 article from CNN Living claims that you should "act like a long distance couple (even if you are not)". Why? Because people in long distance relationships try harder that geographically close couples in communicating affection and intimacy. This makes people in long distance relationships often have stronger bonds from more constant and deeper communication.

All this sounds pretty good, right? But what are the acting methods? Here are some acting tips that the article talks about:

• First, you should keep in touch with your partner. For example, text or email that special someone every once in a while so they know you are there for them. You can say things like "How's your day been?" or "Thanks for cooking dinner last night", but be careful to not overload your partner with constant annoying messages.
• Second, really talk to your romantic partner. Don't spend time talking about mundane details of everyday life. Go deeper! Maybe share a funny or sad story that has happened to you lately or even share personal stories from the past with each other.
• Lastly, communicate with your partner. Learning good communication techniques is critical to maintain a stable relationship. Also, it can help you connect with your partner in more meaningful ways and understand him or her better. Try and find a book that can help you with you communication skills, for example.

Now that you have the acting tips, get started! 

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