Making your long-distance relationship work without losing sleep

You used an international dating site to meet someone great. However, the six, eight, or ten-hour difference is the next hurdle - the "Time Zone Test." As a woman, I know it can feel like a challenge, but it proves if you’re serious about building a future. You can pass this test and find love online without becoming a zombie.

First, make a schedule. Don't come online too late or too early for her. A quick, reliable chat at a planned time is much better than trying to meet women online randomly. Find a time that is okay for both of you. Make a compromise where one of you stays up a little late, and the other wakes up a little early.

Second, send a thoughtful message right before you go to sleep (her morning) or right when you wake up (her afternoon). For example: "Just finished my workday, thinking of you as you start yours." This helps her feel remembered without you having to stay awake.

Remember, after using online matchmaking service, the main goal is trust. You pass the test by showing you care enough to make a small sacrifice and be consistent. This proves you are serious about an international relationship.

Yana

Yana, 24
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