Caroline

Some people are impressed. Others just tell me that they would never have put themselves through it. You see, during the past six years I’ve been in a long distance relationship. If you count out the summers, I’ve never lived closer then 620 miles from my boyfriend.

People often ask me what we do to make it work. I always reply that it’s not that hard. But that’s not always the truth. It is hard. It’s like riding a rollercoaster with your love – but not sitting next to him or even being able to spot him from where you sit. When it all starts you’re positive, thinking that nothing can ever tear you apart. Throughout the ride you experience ups and downs – just as in any relationship. The problem is that when you get sad, sick or afraid, there’s no one to give you physical comfort. When all you need is really a hug, the only thing to do is to give your love a call.

When you’re never physically together, it sometimes feels like you’re not really a couple. So let me just tell you this:

1. I really don’t like long distance relationships.
2. To be honest it is just stupid that I’m putting myself through it.
3. I must be crazy in love.