Long distance dating can be difficult as there is certainly no substitute for close proximity. There\u2019s no denying that. However, there are simple, yet powerful, practices that a couple can be mindful of that will ensure the relationship will go the distance while long distance dating. On this episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu sit down to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of long distance dating and what you can do to ensure you go the distance and still grow closer while living far apart. They speak about best practices for making the relationship work, what the endgame is, the importance of planning, how to maintain your connection and bond, the importance of maintaining sexual intimacy, and what it means to be giving the gift you know they want to receive.\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nBest Practices | Lisa and Tom discuss what is key for making long distance relationships work. [0:25]\nThe Endgame | Lisa and Tom discuss what long distance relationships should be moving towards. [3:19]\nPower of Planning | Lisa and Tom discuss the importance of a plan that seeks to maintain your connection and bond. [4:50]\nIntimacy | Tom and Lisa discuss sexual intimacy and sexting during a long distance relationship. [7:23]\nClear Communication | Lisa and Tom discuss communicating your desires and dislikes in a relationship. [14:11]\nGiving | Lisa and Tom discuss the importance of giving the gift you know they want. [15:20]\n\nFOLLOW TOM:\nInstagram: http://bit.ly/2s9lU90\nYouTube: http://bit.ly/2KWanAC\n\nFOLLOW LISA:\nInstagram: https://bit.ly/2TIsoKh\nYouTube: https://bit.ly/2IAbTcH\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nCalling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!\xa0\nWomen of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!\xa0\n\nSubscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.\n\nLooking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.\xa0\n\nWant to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.\xa0\n\n\nCurious about your health? We\u2019ve got you covered in Health Hub.\xa0\n\n\nAnd of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist\xa0\n\nDon't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices