How to Relocate After a Long Distance Relationship

Take the distance out of your long-distance relationship.

Long distance relationships can certainly be challenging, but they are far from rare. As "Marie Claire" reports, 14 million individuals in America are engaged in long distance relationships. For many, the ultimate goal of a long-distance relationship is to end up in the same city as your lover; however, doing so often presents a challenge. If you have decided that you simply can't stomach the distance any longer, take care when relocating to ensure that this move furthers your relationship.

Instructions

1. Make a list of pros and cons on a sheet of paper in order to carefully consider the benefits and disadvantages of relocating for love. While you are in the midst of a love affair, it is easy for passion to blind logic. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages can help you avoid unanticipated repercussions.

2. Talk with your partner about any concerns. Honest communication helps establish a relationship that is open and honest.

3. Line up a job before you move. If you move without having a job, you may find yourself facing a period of unemployment. This could put a strain on your relationship -- not to mention your bank account. By figuring out your employment before you move, you can ensure that you will have an uninterrupted stream of income.

4. Get your own place to start. Seeking your own residence can help ease the transition by allowing you to get closer to your partner without having to simultaneously adjust to sharing a living space.

5. Plan a backup strategy. Hope for the best but plan for the worst. Don't move in with your partner and leave yourself without a net if the relationship doesn't work as you wished. Instead, think about what you will do if it doesn't work out, allowing yourself to rest assured that you are covered regardless.

References

• "Marie Claire"; I Was the One That Had to Move; Colleen Oakley; November 2006
• CNN: Making Long-Distance Relationships Work; Jocelyn Voo; September 2007
• The Seattle Times; Moving pains: Can your relationship go the distance?; Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
• "The Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide"; Chris Bell Chris Bell (Author) › Visit Amazon's Chris Bell Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author Are you an author? Chris Bell & Kate Brauer-Bell; 2006