We are 667.07 miles (1073.55 km) apart. It doesn't seem really far away since the states we stay in are still located in the same country. But then, we could only meet each other for only twice or thrice a year. So near yet so far.
It was hard at first ......
Most people believe that all long distance relationships are doomed to fail and there are many cases where couples couldn't make it through the long distance and broke up eventually. They probably couldn't get used to not meeting each other for too long. Overly-attached people most probably cannot survive through long-distance-relationship (I mean most and not all) because they need to see their other half almost every day and constantly get updated by their whereabouts. When they are apart from each other for too long, they will tend to overthink and get anxious about everything. This will always start a fight and worsen the relationship.
For me, I think that distance is just a test to see how far love can travel. I know this is difficult, but I will keep trying. It will work because this distance is nothing compared to our love. We have been together for almost 18 months now and our relationship has been long-distanced ever since it started. I feel that when two people love each other, no time is too long, no distance is too far, and no one can ever tear them apart. This is a good opportunity to learn how to appreciate and trust each other. It's true that trust and loyalty are the most important ingredients to make a successful potion of long-distance-relationship. Distance doesn't ruin relationships, doubts do. We need to believe them instead of keep doubting them because it will only make you and your partner unhappy all the time. It is not a healthy relationship if you don't feel happy when you're together.
Long-distance-relationship is a challenge but it can also be fun at times. Both of you can give surprises occasionally and it makes you look forward to meeting each other every single time after being separated. The longer you have to wait for something, the more you'll appreciate it when it arrives. Yes, the distance can be hard, but when you finally meet it's all worth it. I remember there was once when we finally skyped after a few months not seeing each other. Just when our faces appeared on the screen, we stared at each other and smiled, without saying a word. That lasted for a few seconds. I can still remember that kind of feeling ... it's indescribable. The best feeling you'll ever have in a long distance relationship, is the feeling of finally being able to see each other.
Distance in relationships can cause you to miss someone that it helps you to realize how much that person means to you. I'm truly thankful that we're apart now because I know that this is a challenge for us and if we can get through this, our relationship will be strong. I'm pretty confident that we can last long if we never give up on each other no matter what happens to us.
Distance means so little when someone means so much to you.
We have fights too, quite regularly. Sometimes when you love someone you will get tired of them, too many fights, misunderstandings, argument, forgiveness and sorry. But when the time comes you will realize that all of the sacrifices and tiredness will make your relationship stronger. I believe that this long distance has somehow made us closer instead. If things were different, we might be arguing every day and our relationship might not last long.
If someone truly loves you, distance is not a problem. It's just the power of making love grow every day. True love doesn't mean inseparable, it means being separated and nothing changes. A long distance relationship isn't hard at all. It's just a matter of trust, commitment and holding on.
I hope that one day we won't have to put up with bad internet connections, expensive phone calls and rare visits anymore. One day, we will close the distance. I can't wait till we're living together. I can wake up by your side. We can cook dinner together and cuddle on the couch while watching movies. We can share the housework. We could spend the day in our bed if we wanted to. We can prepare our own breakfast. It will be just us and it will be perfect.
We won't be separated forever. So until then, let's stay strong together! ❤
