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Coronavirus & Long-Distance Relationship

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March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 / by Lisa

The coronavirus might be making regular dating difficult – hand holding, kissing, and public places are already things health organizations
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Cheap Places to Travel with Your LDR Partner

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February 5, 2020 / by Lisa

If you and your long-distance partner want to spend your time traveling together, here is a sample of 15 places
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15 Cheap Date Ideas – Bonding Without Going Broke

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November 13, 2019 / by Lisa

Okay, so you’ve bridged the distance and have finally come face to face with your long distance partner. So, what’s
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LDR Gifts – Ideas on What to Put into a Military Care Package

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November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 / by Lisa

Not all long distance relationships come from works separation, going to different schools, or working abroad. Sometimes they come from
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Foods For Anxiety – A Healthier Way to Manage Stress

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July 30, 2019 / by Lisa

In-person relationships are already full of stress, but long-distance ones have another layer of anxiety attached to them – from
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How to Deal with Jet Lag

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July 4, 2019July 4, 2019 / by Lisa

Jet lag – a common bane of long distance relationships. You finally get to see your partner, but if you’ve
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Ways To Say “I Love You”

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May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 / by Lisa

Even in non-LDR relationships, if you’ve been together for a while, you might find it harder and harder to show
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Benefits of Long Distance Relationship

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August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 / by Lisa

Even though my partner and I closed the distance three years ago (and we’ve changed countries twice since then), I
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Lovense Domi Review. My First Hand (Wet) Experience

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January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 / by Lisa

Over time, I started to like Lovense products because they seem to be the best fit for sexy long-distance dates.
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15 Signs That Your Long Distance Partner Is a Keeper

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September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 / by Lisa

It takes time to understand your man’s intentions even if he only lives few blocks away…   If you see
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8 Ways To Make A Long Distance Relationship Last

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August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 / by Lisa

You’ve probably heard plenty of times that long distance relationships never last. There are plenty of naysayers out there ready
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How To Travel Cheap When You Are In A Long Distance Relationship

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August 4, 2017 / by Lisa

The truth is, financial stability is one of the most important conditions for your long distance relationship to run smoothly.
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Most Annoying Long Distance Relationship Questions You Will Hear

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July 25, 2017 / by Lisa

During the bittersweet phase of your long distance relationship, you will notice there will be quite a bit of negativity
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Do Long Distance Relationships Work? Yes, Unless They Fail

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June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 / by Lisa

If you are considering getting into a long distance relationship, you probably ended up here because you were desperately trying
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Gifts For Long Distance Girlfriend—Ideas That Will Melt Her Heart

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June 19, 2017March 12, 2019 / by Lisa

I consider myself lucky because my boyfriend has been taking the initiative to make sure my birthday gets better year
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12 Awesome Things You Learn During Long Distance Relationship

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May 25, 2017May 26, 2017 / by Lisa

I haven’t heard of anyone who got into a long distance relationship because they wanted to. Usually, people are in
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Packing Smart – Learn To Travel Light

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May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 / by Lisa

Follow my blog with Bloglovin   Being in a long distance relationship rewarded me in many ways. I learned to
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We-Vibe 4 Plus Review: A Must-read If You Consider Buying It

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May 11, 2017May 11, 2017 / by Lisa

Follow my blog with Bloglovin   I was excited to try We-Vibe 4 Plus because one of their products, We-Vibe Unite,
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11 Tips On How To Make Your Long Distance Relationship Affordable

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April 27, 2017May 4, 2017 / by Lisa

My friend once said that long distance relationships are her idea of a personal hell. Frustration over the time difference,
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How To Make Long Distance Relationship Work If You Have Kids?

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April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 / by Lisa

Craig (name changed) contacted me for advice on how to deal with a long distance relationship when one (or both)
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Kiiroo Review: Is It Really Worth the Money? Find Out Here.

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April 18, 2017May 16, 2017 / by Lisa

I was really excited excited to try out Pearl (female vibrator) and Onyx (male masturbator) by Kiiroo, because they are
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How Long Can Your Long Distance Relationship Survive?

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April 11, 2017April 11, 2017 / by Lisa

Being in a long distance relationship is not about getting to enjoy your independence, spending idyllic evenings with a book,
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Lovense Ambi Review: Small, Powerful (And The Negatives)

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March 30, 2017December 14, 2017 / by Lisa

Are long distance relationships consuming, hard, exhausting, and suck in general? Yes. But think about the positive side: plenty of
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My Vibease Review – Mixed Feelings & No Orgasm

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March 24, 2017April 18, 2017 / by Lisa

Even though we successfully closed the distance, regularly occurring phases of being away from each other (due to my man’s
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Is It Worth Having Long Distance Relationship In College?

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March 17, 2017 / by Lisa

If I was back in college and contemplating a long distance relationship, I would probably shy away from it. I
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Find A Happy Ending In International Long Distance Relationships

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March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 / by Lisa

During the past few years I have noticed that in my group of 10 friends, all of us have been
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Closing The Distance–Things You DON’T Know… Or Don’t Want To

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March 3, 2017September 18, 2021 / by Lisa

An adventurous Lithuanian girl, who left India to be with a man she was deeply in love with, suddenly felt
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Your Boyfriend Is Moving Away—Is It As Bad As It Sounds?

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March 1, 2017July 20, 2017 / by Lisa

Imagine both of you are pursuing further studies, and your boyfriend has just got accepted to a program in another
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Long Distance Relationship Sex Tips. Get Steamy While Miles Apart

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February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 / by Lisa

When it comes to sex in a long distance relationship, you might think something along the lines of, “Have as much
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Making Long Distance Valentine’s Day Special (At No Cost)

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February 8, 2017February 9, 2017 / by Lisa

It seems the stress of coping with the separating during New Year’s Eve carried us away, and I just realized
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Why Long Distance Relationships Don’t Work—Take Precautions Now

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January 12, 2017February 9, 2017 / by Lisa

For most of you, this article won’t be pleasant to read. I decided to write it because I’ve been there
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How To Get The Best Out Of Long Distance New Year’s Eve

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December 26, 2016February 16, 2017 / by Lisa

If you happen to celebrate this New Year’s Eve apart, you might be feeling low — your darling won’t be
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First Hand Lovense Review (Max & Nora, Hush & Lush)

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December 16, 2016December 15, 2017 / by Lisa

The scariest thought I had when being apart from my boyfriend was the the possibility of growing apart because of
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I Bet Long Distance Sex Toys Would Improve Your Relationship!

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December 13, 2016April 18, 2017 / by Lisa

Once you get yourself in a long distance relationship, one aspect of your life takes a huge step back –
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14 Of The Most Heart-soothing Long Distance Relationship Songs

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December 2, 2016March 7, 2017 / by Lisa

There are multiple ways which can help you stay positive throughout the phase of living apart — listening to long
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How To Save A Long Distance Relationship Before It Falls Apart

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November 24, 2016March 7, 2017 / by Lisa

Anyone who has ever been in a long distance relationship will know the bitter truth of how miserable things can
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Long Distance Relationship Rules Are Necessary For Success!

Long Distance Relationship Rules Are Necessary For Success!
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November 21, 2016 / by Lisa

Rules? I know, it sounds bad. Some people also say that instead of having long distance relationship rules you can
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Feel Like Closer. 24 Things To Do in a Long Distance Relationship

24 Things To Do in a Long Distance Relationship to Feel Closer!
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November 4, 2016March 7, 2017 / by Lisa

Love is what you’ve been through with somebody. ~ James Thurber Your long distance relationship is a challenge, but keep
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A “Long Distance Pillow” Review. Looking At LDR Tech Solutions

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September 21, 2016April 18, 2017 / by Lisa

Pillow Talk (long distance pillow) is a set of 2 wristbands and 2 small speakers. You both wear the wristbands which
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Escape That Boring Box. Spice Up Your Long Distance Relationship.

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August 22, 2016March 7, 2017 / by Lisa

Many long distance couples experience the “intimacy gap”: you communicate often, you let each other know how your day went,
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Jealousy: Dealing With Long Distance Relationship Problems.

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May 31, 2016March 7, 2017 / by Lisa

Unfortunately, jealousy might be one of the most damaging problems you will face in your relationship, if you don’t learn
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Don’t Know How to Handle a Long Distance Relationship?

Don't Know How to Handle a Long Distance Relationship?
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May 29, 2016February 16, 2017 / by Lisa

I was in a Long Distance Relationship for nearly two years and it took me quite a while to change
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What You Need to Know BEFORE Starting a LDR! 

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May 29, 2016September 18, 2021 / by Lisa

The purpose of this article is to help you answer your doubts and decide if it is worth getting into
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Tips For Those Tough Moments in a Long Distance Relationship!

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May 19, 2016August 9, 2017 / by Lisa

Do Long Distance Relationships Work?                              
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Simple (but AWESOME) Long Distance Relationship Gift Ideas

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April 26, 2016February 16, 2017 / by Lisa

Not be able to spend a Big Day together? Or simply missing your partner so much & want to send
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Long Distance Relationship APPs Can IMPROVE Your Relationship!

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April 29, 2015February 16, 2017 / by Lisa

1. Couple (for Android and iOS) Couple is a fantastic app that is used by millions of couples. You can
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10 Interesting Long Distance Relationship Movies

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April 29, 2015January 17, 2017 / by Lisa

Long Distance Relationship Movies From the U.S. Going the Distance (2010) A romantic comedy with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long
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Long Distance Dating- Virtual Date Ideas Worth Exploring!

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April 29, 2015February 7, 2017 / by Lisa

Sometimes it seems that even after a month apart, it starts feeling like it’s been a few years without seeing
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Sexy Long Distance Relationship Gifts For Your Boyfriend

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February 28, 2015February 20, 2017 / by Lisa

Another special day is coming up and you’re still separated by the distance- whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary or
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Welcome!

My name is Lisa. I spent two years in a long distance relationship—it changed my life quite a bit!

Today we are living together and I am extremely happy about decisions I have made, though it wasn’t easy—we both had a lot of doubts and questions throughout the way.

I hope my story will help you deal with challenges of loving over miles.

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