GOING THE DISTANCE

Not every love story has a perfect start and a fairytale ending. In fact, the notion of “happily ever after” needs to be edited, ASAP, to include finer details such as loss of income, feuds with the in-laws and, oh say, one partner relocating to another country. But while distance certainly adds a complication, it doesn’t need to spell the end of your relationship. Keep the love alive with these tips.

REMEMBER THE LITTLE GESTURES

“Geographical challenges don’t, and shouldn’t, necessarily translate into emotional distance,” explains Durban-based clinical psychologist Nolita Mtati. She adds that the couple must always remember why