It's hard to keep up with your man when the two of you are miles apart, but this doesn't mean you have to give up and let the foundations of your relationship grow weak. Here are some tips that can get your relationship going despite the physical distance. Start to make renewed efforts to keep the flame alive today!


For more tips on handling long-distance relationships, check out these articles:

• 4 Things You Can Do to Bridge the Gap in a Long-Distance Marriage
• Love beyond Borders: The Couple’s Guide to Long-Distance Relationships

(First published as a sidebar to "Keep It Real" in Good Housekeeping Magazine in December 2009; movie stills from Dear John courtesy of Relativity Media; adapted for use in Female Network)