My boyfriend and I met at Simpson College our first year and we have been inseparable ever since. He's my best friend and biggest supporter so when he moved 10 hours away to Colorado for grad school and I was thrilled but naturally there was a fear over distance.

Once we moved him it seemed pretty clear that it would be difficult but possible. We have video chat dates, phone calls, texting and messenger. These things make it easier to have 661 miles between us.

It's hard, I wont lie but after having 2 1/2 years together I think we can handle things in a mature manner. and so far we have. Of course there are still days where we bicker and push each others buttons but that is part of a relationship and I wouldn't have it any other way.

People are always asking me if I miss him, of course I do, that doesn't mean I need you asking me everyday to make sure I do. I get asked how he is doing. I don't know, couldn't you ask him yourself? These questions can be trying at times. Yes, I miss him, I feel it enough so I don't need to be reminded of it every moment.

I do appreciate the sentiment in the words though. People try to be comforting which is nice but I don't need to be swaddled, I am not going to break in half if you try to talk to me but I don't need to be asked about it all the time.

The distance is one of the hardest things we've had to deal with but I know it will all be worth it in the end. We're apart now so we can be together later. Sometimes you have to follow your dreams and passions and not let space come between you and your loved one, you just have to have faith that if it is ment to be it will be.