What are some ways to deal and cope with being in a long distance relationship?

I live about 4 hours away from my sweetheart, and I am unable to see her due to school and work (hers too). We talk every night, but I was wondering how I could lose that ';out of sight, out of mind'; thinking, and I was also wondering what I could do romantically to make this a better long distance relationship.What are some ways to deal and cope with being in a long distance relationship?
It has been a whle since I had a long distant relationship, but maybe I can help out a little. Maybe try sending her flowers if you know she is feeling down, or on special occasions that you cannot be there with her. Also, you should try giving her a surprise visit sometime, if possible get on of her friends to help out with getting her to the right place at the right time. Even if it is just for a few hours, sometimes you just need to see your sweetie. Try writing her letters sometimes, just to let her know that she is in your thoughts. She will be surprised to receive these from you and you never know what you may get in return.What are some ways to deal and cope with being in a long distance relationship?
That's tough. I had two long distance relationships, and neither worked out. But that's me, though. I hope everything will work out for you. Best thing is honesty and make as much time as you can to visit each other.
Oh man! Reading this is like ';deja vu'; for me. I've been in a long-distance relationship for over 7 years and its now in a downward spiral.





I love this girl and despite all efforts and good intentions to be living together by now, we are still VERY far apart, geographically - in different countries, in fact. She is burned out with juggling our relationship with her very demanding job and I just don't have adequate resources to take her away from it all.





It hasn't been all bad, though. We've had the better part of 7 great years in this beautiful long-distance relationship. I used to send her flowers and sweet emails. She used to send me gifts and funny text messages. What kept us together that long? Our trust, love and desire to please one another, I believe.





While there is always still hope, the apparent ';death knell'; was when her job consumed her, leaving her no energy, or facilities for a man in her life. I am wavering in my heart, putting up with the leftovers of her heart. Yeah, its still possible to save us, but it will take an act of God.





You and your girlfriend can do it, but don't be surprised if it takes all your mental, moral and romantic strength to stay in tandem. If you can focus unflinchingly on one another, its worth ALL the strife.





Good luck! Love conquers all!