It's hard enough to make local relationships work, but having mile, States, and sometimes even an ocean between you makes it even more difficult. However, successful long distance relationships can and do exist. Here's how to give yours every chance to survive and thrive.
经营一段本地恋情已然相当困难,更何况当两人相隔数英里,或者一个州,甚或是一片海洋。然而,成功的异地恋确实存在。以下方法教你把握住每一个机会,让你的异地恋生存并繁荣。
Step:步骤
1. Ask the important questions at the onset, to make sure you are both clear on the parameters of the relationship.
首先要弄明白一些重要的问题,从而更清晰地认识你们两人的关系。
Setting parameters such as naming your relationship (dating, seeing each other, boyfriend/girlfriend, engaged)as well defining exclusive(limited to one person,) non exclusive. These can be difficult and awkward questions to ask, but will save you great heartache and misunderstanding down the line.
用些参数来定义一下你们的关系吧,仅仅是想约会、见面、做男女朋友,还是想要订婚?对于单身的人来说,也要定义一下你是不是独身主义者。回答这些问题确实既困难又尴尬,不过这么做可以免去你永无止境的头疼和误解。
Example: "Are you open to the possibility of relocating if the relationship should become more serious?" or "What are you looking to get out of the relationship?". Stating your end goal or ideas will allow each person to maintain what they need.
举例来讲:“如果两人的关系更进一步,会考虑搬家吗?”或是:“彼此想从两人的关系中获取什么呢?”定义你的终极目标和理念会让两个人为此共同经营下去。