Relationships are never easy.

They will always have their complications and adding distance into the equation definitely will not make things any easier than they were before. Honestly, it will probably complicate the relationship even more, but in the end, it would be all worth it. Distance does not matter when it comes to love.

Yes, it is hard to date the girl who went away to college, but in the end, it could all be worth it.

While she may not always be right next to you for all the big things like birthdays, holidays, or even some anniversaries, in the end it is all the little things that make up the big things-- the old voicemail you found that she left you 3 months ago, the most beautiful picture she sends you of her enjoying herself that you set as your wallpaper, the 2 a.m. FaceTime calls just for her to say “I Love You” to your face, the handwritten letters, the surprise trips home to see you. It may be hard for you to go day after day without her by your side, but you cannot forget she is doing the same and thinking of you every step of the way; no matter the distance.

It is scary, there is no denying that. It is a risk that you have to be 100% willing to take. You may think about all that could go wrong, but why not think of all that could go right. Distance will show your strength. If you two could last miles and miles apart think of all that you two could conquer together.

Cheating is always a thought stuck in the back of everyone's mind. “If she is far away it is easier for her to cheat.” While it seems like that may be true, there are plenty of people who will cheat even if they are right by your side. Trust is something that is not only essential but also mutual within any relationship, not just long distance. So, again, the distance does not matter when it comes to love.

Taking the easy way out is always an option. Date the girl who is right in front of you instead of the one who went away. Date the girl you like instead of the one that you love. Date the girl who is easy instead of the girl who is worth it. The option of taking the easy way out is not as easy as it seems because there is no easy way out. All relationships require work, so might as well be in a relationship with someone that makes it worthwhile. You will always love the girl you pushed aside because you were too afraid of what could possibly happen between the two of you.

If you know it is right with someone, and there is no one else that measures up to her, distance does not matter. You two will always have the emotional connection when you are together and apart. Then, that will make the physical time together all the better.

Take a chance on fate and date the girl who went away to college.