An Open Letter To Anyone Wondering If They Can Handle A Long Distance Relationship
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An Open Letter To Anyone Wondering If They Can Handle A Long Distance Relationship

Distance should never matter if two people love each other

Katie Benoit
Aug 19, 2015
Springfield College
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An Open Letter To Anyone Wondering If They Can Handle A Long Distance Relationship
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Dear Reader,

There are two things I can tell you about being in a long-distance relationship. It's not easy, but it's possible. The summer before I went to college, I started dating my boyfriend. That summer was perfect, so when it came time to go off to separate colleges, almost 600 miles apart, we figured we would give it a shot. We were about to live away from home, make new friends, and have new experiences, but that didn't stop us.

I had to listen to remarks from nearly everyone I knew, telling me how it wouldn't work. Two years later, we are still together and still just as happy as we were that first summer.

Like I said, it's not easy. There are times where you will miss your boyfriend or girlfriend more than you can imagine. You may have to go weeks without seeing each other, but I promise you that it will be worth it. The time you spend together is so much more valuable after being away from each other. You might not always get to be face-to-face, but you can still FaceTime, call and text each other. Just because you are far apart doesn't mean you can't still be happy together.

The goodbyes don't get any easier, but you do get somewhat used to being apart. After a while, distance just becomes part of your relationship. You learn to deal with the fact it might be six weeks before you will see each other again.

Long distance isn't for everyone, but don't rule it out. I think the best way to see if it's for you is to try it. If it is meant to be, it will work out. If you have a solid, drama-free relationship, there is is a very good chance it will. I truly believe that the distance can bring some couples even closer.

There will be people who will tell you it won't work. There will be people who try tell you that you should just breakup.There will be people who try to tell you that you will be happier going off to school single. If you love your boyfriend or girlfriend and they make you happy, don't listen. Don't end something just because it's going to be hard. Give it a chance. I believe that you can make it work.

Sincerely,

Katie

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