LDR ADVICE:

Just to clear a few things up if you aren't in a long distance relationship or if you are thinking about being in one: 

1) These are REAL relationships, just b/c we can't see each other as often DOES NOT mean that the love shared between these two partners isn't real...

2) It takes A LOT of trust, time, effort, and patience... if you don't have any of these things, 9 times out of 10, an LDR isn't going to work for you.. I'm telling you, trust, is like the number one thing on this list. You have got to trust your partner...

TIPS:

1) Video calling will become your bestfriend: 

Skype is a great way to video call on your phone or computer, they also have lots of apps if you don't have FaceTime, I recommend JustTalk, if you or your partner have an android device... and if you or your partner live in different countries, WhatsApp is a great app to use for calling.

2) Get fun & Sexy with it:

That want & need for physical attention can be a lot, and it can cause a feeling of loneliness as well as A LOT of sexual fustration (I'm sure you know.) So, make it fun, do dirty things over the phone, maybe make a few videos for your partner, sexting is also a great alternative. 

If you really want to go outside of the box, you can send them dirty pictures in the mail w/ handwritten letters, or just letters of endearment. Make them excited to see you in person, like "I bought this to wear for you, can't wait for you to pull it off of me."

3) Make things "normal.":

Not being there physically, like I said can get overwhelming sometimes, so when you're on the phone with each other, try doing things you would do if you were with each other in person... watch tv, maybe stream a video together, cook while video calling, etc. Try to normalize things, this can also bring you closer together and if you've never met eachother in person, this can give you insight on what the person is like at home in their own environment.

4) Talk, Talk, Talk:

Don't be afraid to ask about each others day, get to know their daily routine, go to sleep on the phone together. One thing you have to get over is the fear of "bugging" in a LDR. There's literally no such thing, trust me, your partner won't feel smothered by you because this is the closest thing you two have to talk to each other, don't be afraid to double text, or call.

Hopefully these tips can give you hope, I know it's not a lot, but these have really got me though this past year while not being able to see my baby...

LDRs are really a mental/emotional/ spiritual rollercoaster... you are forced to connect with that person on a whole different level.