4 Things That Will Strengthen Your Long-Distance Relationship

2. Set reasonable expectations. Discuss with your partner what works and doesn’t work for you, at a time when you can have a good conversation together (whether in person or apart). As my friend Sarah shared, “When you’re in a LDR, you can’t be subtle when you’re upset or need something from your partner. You have to be direct, specific, and open because you don’t have the luxury of reading each other’s body language and tone. It has actually made us stronger and better communicators when we’re together too because we don’t beat around the bush.” I couldn’t say it better than that! She nailed it.