Can a relationship work if you only see each other on weekends? 9 things to consider

It’s Friday night. You’ve finished your week at work, and now you’re just waiting for the weekend to arrive. The anticipation is killing you. 

But hey, there are only two more days until you get to see your significant other again, right?

Let’s face it — when you’re only seeing your partner on weekends, the logistics of your relationship are going to be very different from anyone else you’ve ever dated. 

Whether you’re a student or a full-time worker, if you have the kind of lifestyle where you only see your partner on weekends, you might doubt if your relationship can work. 

Here are 9 things to consider if you find yourself in this situation.

1) It’s all about your communication style

Yes, I get that it’s hard to meet your partner only on the weekends, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still talk to them throughout the week.

But if you perceive this as a problem, let me ask you a question:

How often do you and your partner have sincere communication throughout the week?

Every day? Often? Rarely?

If the answer is “not very often,” then it might be a good idea to try and change that.

Why?

Because romantic relationships are all about communication. And your communication style determines a lot when it comes to your relationship.

So guess what?

That’s why you need to be more communicative and make sure that you’re both on the same page with communication.

The reason is that your relationship can only work if you have clear and honest communication with each other.

Believe it or not, if you don’t communicate, your relationship won’t work even if you meet each other every other day.

So, if you wonder whether your relationship can work if you only see each other on weekends, consider that it’s all up to you and your communication style.

2) You’ll have to plan and set expectations during the week

Let’s be honest:

If you’re not used to meeting your partner only on the weekends, it’s going to be hard to know what to expect when you’re seeing them.

For example, if you tended to meet your previous partner as often as possible throughout the week, you might find it hard to make your relationship work.

But you know what?

This doesn’t mean that you can’t adjust your lifestyle a bit to your partner’s schedule.

Instead of expecting to see them every day, you could try setting expectations for when you can see them and make sure that both of you are on the same page with that expectation.

Why?

Because having clear expectations will help you to have a more positive relationship with your partner and it’ll also help you to manage your expectations.

Yes, it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed when you first start seeing your partner only on the weekends.

But don’t worry, because if you truly love your boyfriend or girlfriend, it’ll take some time for you to adjust.

And it might be surprising, but you can still have a great relationship even if you don’t plan to see each other as often during the week.

What you need to do is set expectations with your partner and make sure that you both know what you’re looking for when you’re seeing them.

Otherwise, things might get confusing and frustrating.

3) You might find yourself feeling lonely during the week

If you’re used to spending time with your partner throughout the week, you’re going to find yourself feeling lonely during the week.

But there are plenty of things that you can do to combat this feeling of loneliness, right?

For example, you could try spending time with friends or family members during the week. 

Or you could try taking part in activities that you enjoy on a regular basis.

Either way, if you’re prepared to spend time alone, you’ll be able to manage the loneliness that comes with seeing your partner only on the weekends.

4) Traveling for dates will be a thing — but only on weekends!

Have you ever dreamt of traveling with your partner around the world to discover new adventures?

Well, now you can!

But sadly, only on weekends!

If either you or your partner is too busy working or taking care of business during the week, then weekends are the perfect time to explore new places together.

Not only will you be able to see new sights, but you’ll also have more time to bond and build a stronger relationship.

Plus, who knows? You might even fall in love with a new destination!

The truth is that, when you’re in a relationship, you don’t even need to have so much time in order to have fun together. Instead, you can face adventures without leaving your relationship behind.

And weekends are perfectly enough for that!

Still, if you’re about to start a relationship where you only see each other on weekends, keep in mind that you’ll have to make the most of your time together.

But if you’re into adventures, don’t forget that traveling for dates will be a thing — but only on weekends!

So make sure to take walks, go for hikes, and explore new cities and towns together on the weekends.

This will not only make your relationship stronger, but it will also make you both appreciate each other more.

5) You’ll need to make compromises

Are you ready to compromise some aspects of your life to make your relationship work?

If so, then you’re in for a treat!

In order to make your relationship work, you’ll need to make some compromises.

For example, you might have to give up some of your independence to be with your partner. Or you might have to stop doing things that you enjoy to spend more time with them.

But when you only have the weekends to spend together, your compromises will be different.

What if your partner wants to see a movie but you have studying or work scheduled for that night?

Well, if this sounds familiar to you, you should know that it’s okay to find another night to watch the movie together. And it’s okay to reschedule your studies or work for another night.

Remember that these are all worth it if it means that you and your partner can be together. Why?

Because compromises like this will help you to make your relationship work. And, as long as you’re both willing to make these sacrifices, your relationship will be able to grow and thrive.

In short, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to keep your relationship healthy and thriving.

6) You’ll have to make some effort to make your time together feel special

Another important thing to consider when you’re only seeing each other on weekends is to make some effort and creativity.

You know, it’s going to take some effort and creativity to make your time together feel special again once the weekend is over.

And, unfortunately, this usually means that you’ll have to make some sacrifices.

For example, you might have to give up some of your time with your friends or family. Or you might have to skip out on important work deadlines.

But when it comes to making your time together feel special, sometimes sacrifices have to be made.

But you know what?

This doesn’t mean that you have to do everything on your own.

Instead, you should both be involved to use some creativity and turn your weekends into a special time.

But for this, you’ll both have to be willing to put in some effort.

So, keep in mind that feeling special isn’t easy and it requires plenty of effort on both your and your partner’s part.

But frankly, it’s worth it! And it’s also the best thing you can do to make your relationship work while you have only weekends to see each other.

7) You’ll feel more intimacy whenever you meet your partner

But now let’s look at this problem from the other perspective:

Did you know that couples who struggle to find time to see each other feel more intimacy than couples who see each other more often?

In fact, couples who have a lower frequency of interaction tend to feel more intimacy in their relationship whenever they meet each other.

What’s the reason?

Well, this is due to the fact that low-frequency couples tend to rely more on emotional communication than physical touch.

As a result, couples who see each other only on weekends might even feel more intimacy in their relationship than couples who see each other every day.

Surprisingly, relationships work that way – whenever you are far from your partner, you feel the instant urge to call or text them.

This is because your mind is constantly thinking about them, longing for their presence.

And this is an excellent way to deepen your intimacy and connection with your partner.

8) You’ll need to be flexible

One more important thing to consider when you’re dealing with seeing your partner on weekends only is that you must be willing to be flexible.

The truth is that to maintain a strong connection with your partner, you’ll need to be okay with making adjustments and changes.

Let me explain.

Just because you meet your partner only on the weekends doesn’t mean that you can’t be flexible.

In fact, it’s important to be flexible in order to maintain your relationship. 

For example, if your partner wants to meet during the week but you can’t because of work or school, it’s okay to find a time that works for both of you. 

Or if your partner wants to meet at a specific time on the weekends, you can be flexible and meet at a different time during the week.

In other words, be willing to make adjustments to maintain a strong connection with your partner.

This means that you’ll need to be willing to compromise on some things to keep the relationship healthy.

But this is also an important lesson that you can learn from your relationship struggles – by adapting and changing, you can often find a way to make things work.

So, being flexible can help you make your relationship work when you’re only able to see your partner on the weekends.

9) It can either make or break your relationship, depending on how you handle it

And finally, I’m about to reveal the truth and tell you that it can either make or break your relationship – depending on how you handle it.

If you’re not willing to make any adjustments and changes, then your relationship is likely going to fail.

In other words, if you’re not willing to be flexible and meet your partner at a different time, then your partner is likely going to become frustrated and angry.

And this is because they’ll feel like you’re not trying to make things work.

On the other hand, if you’re willing to be flexible and make adjustments, then your relationship may be able to survive.

What’s more, not being able to see each other during the week might even help you to strengthen your emotional bond and connection with your partner.

This means that few-day breaks in your relationship can help you get closer to one another and value the time on the weekends that you spend with each other.

But again, it all depends on how you handle the situation.

Bottom line: Can you make it work?

All in all, dating someone with a busy schedule can prove challenging.

You may only see each other on the weekends, or maybe your partner has to travel frequently for work.

Unfortunately, many couples fail to understand the challenges of dating someone who is constantly on the go.

But we all know that relationships are never easy, don’t we? In fact, they can be quite difficult at times.

However, that doesn’t mean that you have to give up on them altogether.

So, try to take these 10 things into account before you commit to dating someone who is super busy. It’s not easy to keep love alive when you see each other once a week or once every few weeks.