Let's be honest, long distance relationships suck. It can definitely be difficult to find as many positives as there are negatives about being in one. I'm here to tell you, no matter how hard it is for you and how often you ask yourself, "is this worth it?", with the right person by your side (figuratively) there are definitely some positives that come out of being away from your loved one:

1. Space

Obviously you're not right there with them. As much as we love to be with our person, space is good and you're learning to be away from them and be your own person. You don't need to be up their butts constantly and this helps out later on in life if you're planning a future with them.

2. More BFF Time

There is more time for you to make memories with your friends. These people will be there if things go sour in your relationship. Too often I see people in relationships kick their friends to the curb because they want to spend as much time with their person as possible. Whether you're in a long distance relationship or you're living together, you should always make time for your friends. That way if (god forbid) things don't end well, you don't have to fight to gain your friends back. You need to balance.

3. The Reunion

There is no better feeling than seeing your person for the first time in weeks, months, years...however long. I can guarantee this feeling is so much better than seeing them after an hour apart. Even though the time between is not fun, this feeling is worth the wait. Being apart makes your reunion that more special and you will spend what time you have together wisely, whether it be a day or three weeks. You will cherish this time together and not waste it arguing over silly things.

4. The Bond

The bond you two share is so special. You both know the difficulties and know that it is going to be a long bumpy road, but you both feel that the other is worth the wait and the distance. That truly is something of beauty.

5. The Finale

I have not experienced this yet, but the time where all of the nightly phone calls and FaceTiming, the random road trips to meet halfway...this is the part where these things are all worth it. It's the day you and your loved one finally get to start living your lives,not separately, but together as one. You'll take all the lessons you've learned from the distance and incorporate them together. You will be together, but still know how to be apart and be okay with it. You guys will appreciate each other so much more, love so much harder and be stronger as a person.

The fun part comes with patience, you just need to look past the negatives and look at what this distance can do for you as a person. Whether it works out or not, this can teach you things for your future relationships and you will be thankful for the experience no matter what the outcome is.