There's no nice way to sugar coat it. The reunions are usually magical and look like something out of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they last three days and all of a sudden he's gone and its back to the real world. There are life events you miss for people you care about (engagements, weddings, babies), and long silences on the phone. There are dropped skype connections and "I wish I were there" moments far too often.
But, for those who have the determination and right understanding, long distance can work. I'm not saying you can white-knuckle it and make 100 rules and stalk the other persons whereabouts through friends and pretend everything is okay. You have to be in for the long haul, ready to fight and work things out when you miscommunicate, and be prepared for everything to change.
But when it all pans out, and you truly are meant to be (I'm sorry, no escaping some cliche here...), you begin to appreciate your significant other like never before. You grow, you learn to communicate in new ways, and you find ways to improve and invest in your relationship.
After doing this for almost two years, I feel like we have a whole new relationship and I'm so thankful for the knowledge that I'll be taking into our marriage. That being said, here are some (I think) adorable mugs I made today to acknowledge our distance; one for me, one for D. I love how simple they are, he already said his was going on his desk at work. :)
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