Only few people manage to have a successful long distance relationship and some couple end up falling out of love slowly. Many couples are struggling in establishing their careers in different cities, or they are trapped in some restriction that they are not able to live together in the same country.

Why couples end up choosing a long distance relationship, following are some of the examples:

* Both partners support each other in pursuing their own careers, even if it demands one partner to move to a different country. There could be many reasons for this; mostly couple seek more financial security.
* Sometimes time period to live in different places differs; some do it for temporary period. For example if a couple have a goal of achieving something like buying a  flat for themselves and if you need some extra funds, then mostly couples take a mutual decision of  tapping the right opportunity in any given city.
* Due to the countless exposure of dating sites, many people are falling in love online. Internet has provided an opportunity to hook up to any person irrespective of their religion or geography. If at any point of time you realize that you are sharing a great chemistry then you don’t really hesitate to commit to that person.
* There are many demanding jobs that involve excessive traveling; hence this kind of situation becomes uncontrollable. When in some country you don’t have the right education facility for the children you have to stay back for the sake of supporting your children.

Following are some of the challenges long distance relationships face:

* Needless to say, every couple goes through ups and downs in the relation but things become difficult when you are physically away from each other. Communication becomes very challenging especially during rough times.
* It’s a human nature to crave for companionship; sometimes just lounging around with your partner carries great importance. A happy couple at the end of the day just waits to be in their partner’s arms and want to talk about little things that they experience in a day to day life. In some cases a person can become vulnerable; it can lead to inclination towards someone you meet in your usual routine. As you are getting a chance to spend some quality time with him/her you feel attached.
* If you are living in totally different time zones then it becomes difficult to cope up.
* It becomes extremely intricate when children are involved in the whole situation. If a person is not able to manage the kids and the career together, then it gets really difficult for one partner to relax and can lead to frustration. In several cases kids miss one of the parent presences in their lives especially during the times when they are growing up.
* Many couples find it tough to express their emotions; it’s a human nature to yearn for sexual and emotional intimacy.
* The very possibility of feeling bored, lonely. The day comes when it entraps you and leaves you depressed.
* If the relationship doesn’t have a strong trust level then it will definitely lead to suspicion and can hamper your mental peace. Therefore, long distance relations require a great degree of faith and a sense of security towards each other.
* In the times of grief or sorrow you desperately need your partner around you, it’s a natural need to feel caressed and consoled. During these times it becomes extremely hard to keep your calm.

Things you can do to bridge the distance:

* Indeed there are many things which a couple can do to nurture their relationship when they are miles apart. The foremost factor is the commitment and unconditional love towards each other.
* Always plan a two weeks vacation after every six months or maximum a year. Plan a holiday and go to any place where you can compensate for all the lost moments which you spend away from each other. This will give you an opportunity to come closer, you will cherish every moment shared together when you will be away from each other.
* When you realize that your partner is going through bumpy times, you tend to feel concerned but when you are far apart it becomes a challenge for you to support your partner in the best possible way. At any given circumstances you can call, send inspiring mails, and send love greetings ensuring that you are always there to support. These days you have number of facilities like video conferencing you can even order flowers for your partner. Your partner will certainly feel better after realizing that you are truly concerned about him/her.
* No matter you are staying together or staying away from each other no couple can avoid arguments in their relationship. Thus, right communication becomes crucial in resolving the differences; you ought to put an extra effort in sorting out the conflicts. Calls, Emails, messaging are some of the feasible options.
* In the long distance relationship sexual intimacy is one of the main factors which couples desperately miss that is why sharing intimate desires becomes essential.
* Those couples who share a special chemistry of understanding each other have an everlasting relationship. When a couple goes through difficult times together it usually strengthens the relationship. Suffice to mention that it demands a great deal of commitment to build a successful relationship.