Long distance relationships stand the test of Summer.

As we are typing our final papers and studying for our cumulative exams, many students are wondering whether their college relationship is going to withstand the heat this summer.

I believe, with the right amount of effort and interest on both parts, long distance relationships can and do work.

Trust has to be the key if you plan on surviving the four-month vacation. If you could barely trust the stray cat during the school year, being three floors away in Hawthorn, then chances are this summer isn't going to be too successful.

By trusting the fact that your long distance relationship can work, you need to be able to trust that you and your significant other will not be seeing any other people while you are away.

I know from experience that long distance relationships are harder than expected. Taking those few days off every couple of weeks not only puts a dent in your summer savings account, but it also isn't too pleasing for your boss.

Chances are that your boss will get a bit testy, but remember that this isn't your full time job that you plan to keep for the rest of your life. If it is, I suggest not taking so many days off. Otherwise, live your life.

We all know that having our other halves right around the corner is very convenient. However, when you and your "lover" are going to be 200+ miles apart, talking on the phone has to come easy. If you can't just talk and just listen to each other breathe, then I hate to break it to you, but it's time to separate. It will never work if you can't talk.

Talking about your day and events taking place in your life are going to be important for keeping the connection you had during school. If the other person isn't sharing information about his life, it is nearly impossible to be completely happy with each other. It is a two way street.

Remember, snail mail can be a cute little spark to keep the relationship in tune. Sending a cute card or a bouquet of flowers every once in a while could be just what the doctor ordered to keep the flames burning between you two.

We all know, even if we deny it, that we are suckers for romantic gestures. Getting one when the person is miles and miles away makes it just that much better.

When the time comes and you and your babe are saying, "Goodbye," not knowing when you're going to see them next, remember what your grandmother used to do. When her soldier was overseas, they had to wait months to receive a letter.

Today, we can text, email, Facebook and call whenever our little hearts desire. But don't abuse this; having someone text you every other second can get annoying, especially when you're hanging with friends. You don't want to be "that" person.

I would just like to say to every couple hoping to withstand the summer, "Good luck." It can be done!