Long distance relationships can be hard and almost never work out. I've been in a long distance relationship for almost a year and trust me, it takes a lot of work, but we make it work. Long distance relationships can happen to anyone. Your boyfriend's job could send him to another state or country, your girlfriend goes to school far away, etc. Long distance isn't the end of the world or the relationship, it just about how to make it work. Here are some tips for surviving a long distance relationship.

1) Netflix dates.

Or just dates in general, just because you are far away doesn't mean you can't still do the same activities you did when you were physically together.

2) Dinner dates.

While I don't suggest taking your Skype date into a restaurant, this is the same concept as Netflix. He might be having his first meal of the day, but who said you can't have breakfast for dinner?

3) Get a good friend group.

Your friends will be there to keep you sane and support your relationship.

4) Text, email, Facebook message...

Staying in contact is key. It's great to have fun with friends or to have time to yourself, but if you want your relationship to work, you need to keep each other up to date on events in your lives.

5) Visit!

Go see each other! Use those frequent flyer miles for something worth while!

6) Or meet half way.

Traveling can get expensive so you can always meet your partner half way and discover a new place together.

7) Care packages!

Gifts are always great and are a cute way to celebrate holidays or birthdays.

8) Keep yourself busy.

Don't drive yourself crazy with missing your partner, distract yourself with work so that you don't seem clingy. They are an aspect of your life, not your whole life.

9) Remain loyal.

Nothing is worse than being in a unhappy relationship. If you can't handle the distance, break up with that person, they deserve to know the truth.

10) Make plans for the future.

Remember that the distance doesn't have to be forever and planning for the future gives you a light at the end of the tunnel.

11) Support each other.

Whether it's work or family that has created this long distance situation, supporting one another is important. You would want them to do the same for you.