To the girls who have boyfriends or significant others going off, I bet you are getting the same speeches as the other girls around. That "he is going to find better." Or "he does not need you." Or my personal favorite, "You have a whole future in front of you." It makes you worried, and concerned, and then you second guess yourself, and the relationship. In reality, long distance relationships are the strongest relationship you can have with someone. It makes you trust more, open up more, and when you see the other person, it is butterflies all over. Now, no one likes waiting, which is acceptable. But think about the long run, and the effect afterwards. Once they come back, it is a huge stepping stone. So, now you are probably thinking, "Are there really any positives of a long distance relationship?" Of course there are.

1. You both have gained trust -- Trust is a huge thing in a relationship. It is said that you cannot have a stable relationship without trust. Crossing this stepping stone, is a big and important part of a relationship. It may be hard at first, because you are going to be second guessing left and right, but if you put yourself into your partners shoes, they might think the same. You have been with your partner through everything, and now walking away from their lifestyle for a long period, it might make you uneasy.

2. You learn to be independent, and stay in a relationship-- Being in college, and starting a new chapter of your life, you need to learn how to be independent. You need to learn how to take care of yourself, before caring about any significant other. Plus, you will never be upset about taking leisure time.

3. The best thing you can use- Skype-- There is no doubt that you two will be very, very busy. But on the chance you two have time, Skype, FaceTime, or even Facebook will be a golden god. Even hearing their voice, will give you reassurance.

4. Seeing each other-- This will be the BEST feeling. Whether you get out of a car door, or their getting off an airplane. It will be amazing, and you two will not be able to stray away from each other. And just think, we made it, when it is the last visit and the traveling is done.

There are always negatives of this situation, but when you are happy and in a relationship with the ONE, you will not look at the negatives, only the positives. If there is a girl reading this and relates, I wish you good luck, and I feel your pain. It will be hard, but worth it. Trust me.