Alice Vol. 5 No. 2

such as Facetime or Google Duo. This creates a
sense of stability even from far away and a sense
of importance. Setting time aside for someone can
help them feel like they matter. If you’re dating
someone, they should matter. Zarriello says that
phone calls while you are going about your day lets
your significant other know that you’re thinking of
them.
When you feel that your life is getting busy, and
you can’t make time for your partner, be honest
and tell them. Sometimes you might feel like the
relationship is too much to handle. Balancing
a relationship, school, work, and friendships is
difficult. Remind your partner if you’re going to
be busy. If your mood changes and affects them,
they will know why. Communication is the key
to maintaining a healthy long-term relationship.
“Even if you guys have an off week, it’s not an off
life, it’s just an off week,” said Madaline Adams, a
freshman at UA.
Long distance is hard, but that doesn’t mean it has
to be impossible. Making someone feel important
sometimes only takes a few texts or a short phone
call. The amount of time and energy you put into a
relationship makes a major difference. It may not
be the same as cuddling together watching a movie,
but effort is effort, and it’ll pay off in the end. If you
do have an off week or day, just remember that it
doesn’t mean that your relationship is crashing
and burning. It may simply be a sign you need to
communicate more effectively with your partner.
Communication is key.
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