Love amid other drugs: Surviving a long-distance relationship

It’s important to communicate and resolve issues at the earliest to make a long-distance relationship work.

The world is grappling with the widespread consequences of novel coronavirus and couples in long distance relationships are not spared either. As relationships face this litmus test, mental health and relationship experts chalk out some fundamentals to keep the tensions low and romance high.

Bengaluru-based psychiatrist Dr Venkatesh Babu GM, says that in order to have a healthy long distance relationship, it is necessary to resolve issues at the earliest. “Lack of communication, unresolved fights and blame games are not healthy. By putting in efforts, regular chats can actually turn out to be a much needed date,” he says.

Relationship expert Shivani Sadhu says that the first step towards any remedial action is to accept the situation. “Fear is one of the major triggers for a relationship failing. Avoid setting any rules and go with the flow,” she advises, adding that flexibility is the key. “Adapt and improvise. Make video calls fun by making dinner together or watching a movie together. It’s never late to flirt and act like newbies. Chat like you are chatting to a stranger and flirt with each other,” she suggests.

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