Every time you see each other, it's like nothing has changed since the last time you were physically together. Months haven't flown by. Your hair isn't a different length or color. Everything is the same. This is what it feels like when you are in a long distance relationship and you only see each other for weeks at time. And even if something has changed, you notice it, but don't mention it. Because all you care about is being in the company of your significant other.

You can cuddle and have as many date nights as you can, but deep down inside, you know your days with the love of your life are limited and you are trying your hardest to not focus on that. You try not to lay next to them while you are watching some goofy television show and think about how soon you will be leaving, and who knows when you'll be able to see each other again.

And your friends and parents will say things like, There's always Skype. You'll see each other soon. Time will fly by, don't worry. But you can't help the crying. Even though it's not a goodbye, it's an I'll see you later, it still hurts like hell. The distance, the time zones, the lack of a physical presence, they all hurt. And at the end of the day, the hurting is worth it, but it doesn't make it stop. And each time you have to leave each other, the pain gets worse.

"I miss you" starts before you've even made it half way through the security line at the airport. You start to cry while texting your loved one, and the strangers around you stare. The only thing on your mind is when you'll see them again and when you will finally be able to live together. It gets harder every time, but you love them, so it's incredibly worth it.