JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE March 2016 | Page 4

4 MAKING LONG-DISTANCE LOVE LAST Long-distance relationships create extra challenges and stressors. But couples can still cultivate a fulfilling and happy relationship. Here’s how. 1. View the distance as an opportunity. Orbuch encourages “couples to write down the advantages of a long-distance relationship, especially if it is only short term.” According to JF mag! Orbuch, your list might include: extra time with family and friends; an opportunity to learn to communicate even better; the anticipation and thrill of weekend trips; maintaining your individuality; and spending more time on your own interests, goals and passions, such as “working on your next book, your art, your hobbies and exercising.”