Long-distance relationships: talking about expectations

Make implicit rules explicit

Discuss how often you want to speak, how to handle busy days and what a delayed reply means. Agree on something realistic for both schedules.

Discuss the future without forcing certainty

Name what is known and what remains undecided about visits, location and commitments. Return to the conversation as circumstances change rather than relying on unspoken promises.

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Further reading

NIMH: Psychotherapies

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