This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
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Let’s face it: nobody likes being apart from the person they love. Long-distance relationships can be challenging, but they aren’t impossible. In fact, many long-distance relationships can be even stronger than those where partners live near each other. And it’s actually easier to make it work than you might think. To help you do it, we’ve put together a list of tips and strategies you can use to stay close and emotionally connected to your partner despite the distance that separates you.
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- QuestionHow do you know if a long distance relationship is not working?Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSWKelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
PsychotherapistThe only way to know is asking. I really believe that having a weekly check-in on the relationship is a great idea. Ask your partner things like, "is there anything that I can do to improve this relationship? Are things working for you?".
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- Always be looking to the future to when you’ll both eventually be together. When times get tough, it can be a helpful reminder.Thanks
- Try traveling and taking trips together. It can be a fun way to get out and spend time together outside of your usual spaces.Thanks
References
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-teen-doctor/201805/5-ways-strengthen-long-distance-relationship
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/long-distance-relationship/
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://dating.lovetoknow.com/relationship-advice/what-not-do-long-distance-relationship
- ↑ Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Psychotherapist. Expert Interview. 11 June 2020.
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/long-distance-relationship.html
- ↑ https://time.com/5316307/best-long-distance-relationship-tips-experts/
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