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Long distance relationships are wonderful, but sometimes it can be hard to tell if your boyfriend is missing you as much as you're missing him. If you're looking for ways to stay front and center in your boyfriend's mind, you've come to the right place! In this article, we’ve put together a list of techniques you can use to get your boyfriend thinking about how awesome you are and how much he misses you.
This article is based on an interview with our professional dating coach, John Keegan, founder of The Awakened Lifestyle. Check out the full interview here.
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QuestionHow do I talk to my long distance boyfriend?John KeeganJohn Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
Dating CoachThe best way to make your boyfriend love you more on a phone or video call is to give him your undivided attention. Try to really listen to what they're saying and try to empathize with them. -
QuestionWhy do most long distance relationships fail?John KeeganJohn Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
Dating CoachProblems usually arise when there’s no bigger plan for the couple. You guys should discuss where your relationship is going in the future and agree that you’re not always going to be long distance. Obviously, you’ll need to work things out in the meantime, spending some quality time apart.
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If you feel like you aren’t getting enough attention from your boyfriend, call him on the phone and talk about it. You deserve to feel like you’re wanted in your relationship.Thanks
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- ↑ https://lastingthedistance.com/long-distance-relationship-care-package-ideas/
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 29 July 2021.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUjIXUM68KU&t=346s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=421&v=BUjIXUM68KU&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 29 July 2021.
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 29 July 2021.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/smarter-living/coronavirus-long-distance-relationships.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=265&v=PqIkB_OTvRI&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ Joshua Pompey. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 27 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=372&v=PqIkB_OTvRI&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 29 July 2021.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/smarter-living/coronavirus-long-distance-relationships.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=177&v=BUjIXUM68KU&feature=youtu.be