{"id":8513,"date":"2021-07-13T13:51:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T13:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/?p=8513"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:49:26","slug":"10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Positive Things You Learn in an Online Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">When you\u2019re in a good relationship online, you learn things. You act differently; you think as part of a team, not as an individual making your way through the world. You\u2019ll be more understanding and accepting of your partner, instead of just getting frustrated with them like you may have with past relationships. As you navigate life and experience new things, here are the 10 positive things you learn in an online relationship.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#1_Misunderstandings_are_inevitable\" >1. Misunderstandings are inevitable.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#2_Learn_to_trust_them\" >2. Learn to trust them.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#3_You_Can_Miss_Each_Other\" >3. You Can Miss Each Other<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#4_Encourage_growth_and_change\" >4. Encourage growth and change.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#5_Compromising_doesnt_mean_youre_weak\" >5. Compromising doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re weak.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#6_Admit_your_weaknesses\" >6. Admit your weaknesses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#7_Sometimes_you_can_only_accept_things_not_fix_them\" >7. Sometimes you can only accept things, not fix them.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#8_Forgive_quickly_and_truly\" >8. Forgive quickly and truly.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#9_Never_expect_anything\" >9. Never expect anything.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/10-positive-things-you-learn-in-an-online-relationship\/#10_Show_your_feelings\" >10. Show your feelings.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Misunderstandings_are_inevitable\"><\/span>1. Misunderstandings are inevitable.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Misunderstandings are going to happen, especially when you\u2019re dating online. If you take your partner\u2019s words one way, then learn they meant something totally different, don\u2019t punish them. Let it go, particularly if you\u2019re in a <a style=\"outline: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/russiangirlsonline.net\/blog\/how-to-make-long-distance-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long distance relationship<\/a>. Bringing it up all the time is only going to bruise the relationship and cause communication problems later. Sometimes what you say or do will be taken the wrong way when you\u2019re dating online. You may get frustrated that your partner doesn\u2019t understand, but take a step back and realize it\u2019s not a big deal. Misunderstandings are made to be swept under the rug because they\u2019re so minor. They only become problems if you let them grow bigger and mean more in the scope of your relationship. Be laid back and forgive misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Learn_to_trust_them\"><\/span>2. Learn to trust them.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You have to trust your partner. We know this can be hard to imagine when you can\u2019t physically be with them. But why would you share your life with someone when you think they\u2019re doing something wrong every time you turn your back? If you don\u2019t trust your partner to be faithful, honest, caring, or anything else, then you\u2019re not in a good relationship. The best relationships online begin with a deep trust, and even if problems come up (and they will!), the trust is strong enough to keep you together.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_Can_Miss_Each_Other\"><\/span>3. You Can Miss Each Other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You\u2019re in love, so you want to be together all the time! It\u2019s so fun to cuddle all night and be together all day, but when will you have time to experience different things? When you go to separate workplaces or schools, you experience things that will give you something to talk about later. When you go out with your friends and your partner spends time with theirs, you have time and space to yourself and come back to each other refreshed. You have a chance to miss each other, and it helps you really understand the value of your relationship. Missing someone is great because getting to see them after that period will make you so happy and so sure of your relationship.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Encourage_growth_and_change\"><\/span>4. Encourage growth and change.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/steps-to-building-a-good-relationship\/\">In a good relationship<\/a>, both partners are encouraged to grow and change. You have one life to live \u2013 you should explore it to the fullest! If you want to quit your job and go back to school, your partner should support you. If you want to try something new or go back to something old, you should find support in your relationship. And you should give this support in return. Encourage your partner to explore hobbies and interests and meet new people. If you want your partner to stay the same, you\u2019re going to have a very boring life together.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Compromising_doesnt_mean_youre_weak\"><\/span>5. Compromising doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re weak.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Compromising doesn\u2019t mean \u201cgiving in.\u201d It doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ve lost the fight. In fact, it\u2019s the opposite. Do you know how hard it is to compromise sometimes? You want your way because it sounds right and makes sense to you. Your partner is way off base with their suggestions. Take a step back and look at the argument diplomatically. What\u2019s the logical conclusion? If your partner is right, don\u2019t be afraid to say so. Accept their way, or modify both of your solutions to be half and half. The important thing is not getting your way, it\u2019s staying in your relationship and helping it grow. Compromising will definitely help your relationship grow.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Admit_your_weaknesses\"><\/span>6. Admit your weaknesses.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Your partner doesn\u2019t expect you to be a superhero, and hopefully you don\u2019t expect that of them! We\u2019re all human; we all have flaws. It\u2019s ok to let these show. In fact, to have a stable, serious relationship, you need to let your weaknesses be known. Your partner will be more sensitive to things that bother you, and can help build you up in areas where you need some help.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sometimes_you_can_only_accept_things_not_fix_them\"><\/span>7. Sometimes you can only accept things, not fix them.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">People have baggage. You have some. Your partner has some. Can you go back and erase all of this? Nope! You\u2019re stuck with it, and have to learn to deal with it. Some things are easier to get over than others, but the reality is that sometimes, you can\u2019t fix things. You can\u2019t make problems go away. You have to accept them and get over them and move on, or else your relationship will crumble.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Forgive_quickly_and_truly\"><\/span>8. Forgive quickly and truly.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Whenever you have a fight, don\u2019t worry about who wins or who loses. Learn from the fight \u2013 from what was said as much as from how it was resolved. Once you learn from a fight, you can apply that lesson to your relationship to avoid trouble later. That\u2019s all well and good, but you\u2019re not done! Forgive your partner! Forgive yourself. The fight is over, you\u2019re past it, now let it go. Never hold anything against your partner because the resentment will build until you don\u2019t want to be with them.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Never_expect_anything\"><\/span>9. Never expect anything.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Don\u2019t expect your partner to read your mind, or to be online every time that you are. It\u2019s not going to happen. You can\u2019t expect anything from anyone \u2013 you have to make it known. <a href=\"http:\/\/dream-singles.com\/blog\/how-to-communicate-on-dream-singles\/\">Communicate<\/a>. Make sure your partner knows what you expect from the online relationship, as well as your opinions on a wide variety of issues. This will help them act considerate towards you, but still \u2013 don\u2019t expect anything!<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Show_your_feelings\"><\/span>10. Show your feelings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The worst thing you can do in a relationship is play games. Don\u2019t tease your partner; don\u2019t \u201creward\u201d good deeds with love and affection. You have to make sure your partner always feels loved. You can be happy with them or be mad at them \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter \u2013 they just need to feel loved. They need to know your feelings in the moment as well, don\u2019t get me wrong. But make sure you\u2019re showing your feelings in a way that they won\u2019t be misunderstood and these 10 things you learn in an online relationship will translate to other areas of your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re in a good relationship online, you learn things. 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