This article was written by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Megaera Lorenz, PhD. John 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.
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Long-distance relationships are challenging. When you’re not seeing each other in person, it can be hard to feel a sense of connection and excitement. But if you’re concerned that your partner might get bored, don’t worry—there are things you can do to keep the spark alive! In this article, we’ll talk you through some of the best ways to keep your long-distance love life intimate and fun.
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 you keep a long distance relationship interesting?Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCCMoshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Marriage & Family TherapistTry video chatting! Video chatting lets you communicate with body language and facial expressions as well as just your words and your tone of voice. Make the most of the opportunity to use subtle forms of non-verbal intimacy, like lingering eye contact and loving smiles. -
QuestionWhat kills long-distance relationships?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 lack of physical touch and closeness plays a big part. In an LDR, you can't do anything physically with your partner, whether it's having sex or just meeting up for coffee. -
QuestionWhy do long-distance relationships not last?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 CoachJealousy can really play a big part. In an LDR, it's hard to know what your partner is up to, which leads to questions like "What did my partner do last night?" or "Who were they with?"
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- ↑ https://time.com/5316307/best-long-distance-relationship-tips-experts/
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201806/10-tips-make-long-distance-relationship-work
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/36_questions_for_increasing_closeness
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC. Marriage & Family Therapist. Expert Interview. 7 August 2019.
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 29 June 2021.
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 29 June 2021.
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a32052649/video-sex-safety-tips/