How to cope with a long-distance relationship

Movie buffs with a Glamour magazine subscription are probably eagerly awaiting the arrival of the hot new rom-com, Going the Distance.

Starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, it tells the story of a couple who meet and decide to make the most of the six weeks they have together but they soon find they're falling in love and opt for a long-distance relationship.

Glamour magazine explores the dos and don'ts of continuing to date while on opposite sides of the country, or even world.

It's important for both parties to establish they are on the same page as one another - you need to set boundaries - are you exclusive or are you allowed to see other people?

Don't forget to make time for friends who live locally, it can be pretty lonely if you spend all your time on Skype, the mag warns.

Make the most of all methods of communication, from webcams to phone calls - maybe heat things up with some naughty texts or a little phone sex every now and again.

When you're together, don't feel obliged to do fancy things, still do normal couply stuff like watch a DVD and curl up on the sofa.

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Posted by Alex Roe