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.
經營一段本地戀情已然相當困難,更何況當兩人相隔數英里,或者一個州,甚或是一片海洋。然而,成功的異地戀確實存在。以下方法教你把握住每一個機會,讓你的異地戀生存并繁榮。
Step:步驟
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問題,從而更清晰地認識你們兩人的關系。
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.
用些參數來定義一下你們的關系吧,僅僅是想約會、見面、做男女朋友,還是想要訂婚?對于單身的人來說,也要定義一下你是不是獨身主義者。回答這些問題確實既困難又尷尬,不過這么做可以免去你永無止境的頭疼和誤解。
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.
舉例來講:“如果兩人的關系更進一步,會考慮搬家嗎?”或是:“彼此想從兩人的關系中獲取什么呢?”定義你的終極目標和理念會讓兩個人為此共同經營下去。