I fell in love with a man and we had some amazing dates. Then he got a job abroad and left. Right now, we have a long distance relationship and it’s becoming a strain. Both of us are middle class people who can’t afford to travel up and down often. What should I do?

Long distance relationships are extremely tough. You need to have so much more love, patience and trust than you do with a relationship where you meet often. So start by giving that instead of demanding it. Use technology to the best of your advantage. Skype often to see what both of you are doing. Text message each other whenever you think of him. Make your conversation more about the other person, your common interests, something new you learned that day and how you’re both feeling. Keep the conversations light and fresh. Don’t get boring. If it starts dragging, take a break of a few days and then come back and talk to him. Never blame the other person for not being there for you. Keep “distance” as a state of mind. Think he lives at the other side of town and he cannot be with you right now. Also, remember to keep it naughty and interesting. Let your imagination run wild. Work hard and earn enough to take a vacation once a year to see each other. After all, love is worth the effort. Have a goal. Work towards it. All the best!