There is a look that those in long distance relationships know all too well: a head tilt accompanied by a sympathetic facial expression. Usually, the words “aww that must be so hard”, or worse, “why?” follow. This universal reaction to hearing the words “long distance” makes some sense. It does suck being in a different postal/zip code, area code, or country than the person you love. Missing out on those little things that seemingly every other couple you know gets to do can wear you down. What the head tilters don’t know is that being in a long distance relationship can be amazing. The biggest advantage is being involved with someone you actually love, rather than settling for somebody who happens to live nearby. That fact alone can be enough to make the miles meaningless, or at least bearable.
Sadly, sometimes the distance does get to be too much, or the time between visits too hard. However, it doesn’t need to be as devastating as the head-tilters may have you believe. After all, each relationship we have teaches us a little bit about ourselves, even after they end. Long distance relationships in particular can teach you a lot about yourself, about love, and about life. Read more.
via The Sirens Rise