When faced with the dilemma of, do I say yes or do I say no for the sake of my relationship? My opinion is you should always say yes. Long distance relationships are built on psychological and physical factors like proximity, closeness and reciprocity. And when one of these is weakened, we can really struggle to maintain that romantic connection and sense of trust. So now is really the time, I think, where you're allowed to feel selfish. You're allowed to say yes. Even if that's going to change your dynamic, they are going to celebrate your city. They're not going to hold you back.
Long distance in any relationship can be hard, so why do we choose to do it? In our 20s our relationships take on an increased level of seriousness, but at the same time we are also presented with so many wonderful decisions to travel, move new places, try new positions and jobs and figure out what we want from our lives. However, our partners don't always make the same decision. In this episode, we discuss the long distance dilemma - why distance can cause so much friction and conflict, the crucial considerations and signs that your long distance relationship will last, and how to know when its time to call it quits and walk away. We reveal all the psychology behind why long distance relationships work, and why they don't. Listen now.
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