Let me preface all of the words I am about to say with I am in no way, shape or form, on no human-bearing planet, in no stretch of the imagination, a seasoned relationship advice-giver. However, I do know one thing: long-distance relationships suck, royally.
I'm tired of missing someone every day. I'm tired of facetime calls and glitching screens. I'm tired of wishing I was with them, constantly. I'm tired of sharing my funniest and saddest moments over the phone. I'm tired of counting the months until I will see them again. I'm tired of the distance. I'm tired of it all.
I'm sure these are very relatable feelings for many of us, whether it be with a boyfriend or girlfriend or your friends and family at home. Essentially having the life, you have lived for 18+ years suddenly uprooted, takes some getting used to. It's not easy, and I am here to tell you that firsthand. God only knows the number of times my mind has wandered back to those sad, repressed feelings after finally feeling like I was getting better. But I'm here to also say that it's worth it at the end of the day. So, actually I guess I know two things. One, long-distance sucks, but two, it's worth it if you're willing to put the work in.
I never get tired of coming home. I never get tired of the anticipation of the three-hour train ride. I never get tired of hugging that person for the first time in what seemed like forever. I never get tired of having real, face-to-face conversations. I never get tired of waking up in my own bed the next morning, knowing I will see the people I love most that day. I never get tired of these kinds of moments. The moments that make it all worth it.
So, every time I start to feel down in the dumps or like a wave of emotions is about to hit me like a bus, I just think of the good times; those that I've already had and all the rest yet to come. I also find that talking, writing, and expressing what you're feeling in any way you can is great. In fact, in the time that I've been writing this article, I actually feel better. Sure, when I was writing about all the sucky things, I got a little sad. But, when I got to all those things that make the distance truly worth it, I couldn't stop smiling.
