| According to Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The | | | | |
| Right One and Together Dating, the largest | | | | • Give a little something… mail a |
| brick-and-mortar dating service in the world, | | | | gift; write a love song; send a |
| as well as online hybrid eLove.com, | | | | balloon-o-gram; order lunch and have it |
| | | | delivered to your honey. Just make it |
| "Having a successful, long distance | | | | happen. You're not physically together all |
| relationship is possible. It's important | | | | the time to enjoy those little extras that |
| that you both understand what's involved and | | | | your sweetheart might do for you - like |
| that you're dedicated to working at | | | | bringing you a latte made just the way you |
| communicating." | | | | like it. Your sweetie will feel cherished |
| | | | knowing that you're thinking of her/him |
| He continued, "Everything is harder to do at | | | | enough to send a special surprise. |
| a distance - loving as well as fighting. | | | | |
| Arguing over the phone is tough because you | | | | • In-person, online. From photos to |
| don't have the benefit of seeing your | | | | video clips and web cams, take advantage of |
| partner's face or eyes. And, you aren't able | | | | technology to keep you close to the one you |
| to reassure each other with a hug, kiss or | | | | love until you meet again. |
| loving touch." | | | | |
| | | | • Visit each other. Or, if you are a |
| You both must make a real effort. Even more | | | | significant distance apart and travel |
| so than couples who see each other all the | | | | expenses are exorbitant, plan a romantic |
| time. The old adage "out of sight; out of | | | | getaway and meet each other half-way. Being |
| mind" holds true in long distance | | | | with each other as often as possible (even if |
| relationships if you allow all forms of | | | | it's only once every two months) will |
| communication to lapse. | | | | reinforce the bond between you. |
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| Falzone shares his tips on making a | | | | Now catering to more than 300,000 members at |
| long-distance relationship work: | | | | over 60 locations throughout North America, |
| | | | The Right One and Together Dating are the |
| • Talk to each other every day. Can't | | | | largest brick and mortar dating services in |
| reach one another with a phone call? Try | | | | the industry along with elove.com, their |
| e-mail, IM or text messaging. When you're | | | | online hybrid. The Right One, Together Dating |
| stuck in a meeting halfway across the world, | | | | and offer a more consistent product, a |
| it's always heartwarming to receive a loving | | | | greater number of potentially compatible |
| text message on your Blackberry or cell phone | | | | mates and added value of flexibility in |
| from your sweetheart. Set aside a certain | | | | transferring memberships to another |
| time, every day, to connect with each other. | | | | geographic region. |