Texting, Snapchat, FaceTime. So many different ways to communicate, but sometimes they're just not enough. You have a bad day and all you want to do is curl up in your girlfriend or boyfriend's arms, but that's not an option. Long-distance relationships aren't easy, and I'm not going to lie and tell you that they always work out. Long-distance is hard and not many people can handle them, but I love my long-distance relationship and it's worth every second. Whenever you're having a tough time and everything feels impossible, think about these 9 things that are great about long-distance relationships, they always get me through it.

1. Our time together is precious. We don't get to see each other as often, so when we are finally together it is so much better. We have learned to cherish and appreciate every second we can spend together.

2. There's never any time for fighting. Since we don't see each other as often, it eliminates a lot of the possibility for fights. Plus, why waste what little time we have together on unnecessary argument?

3. I always have something to look forward to. Even on those extra tough days, it feels good to have something to look forward to and work towards.

4. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder. I do believe this phrase to be true, although I could definitely do without the absence.

5. We've jumped through hoops for each other. Buses, trains, cars, planes, we've made it work these last few years, and we'll keep it up until we don't have to anymore. Even though it takes a little bit of extra effort to see each other, it shows us how much we really mean to each other.

6. We've developed so much trust in each other. This is so important. If you don't trust each other, your relationship is doomed. You have to have so much trust in each other for your relationship to work, and it just comes with time and good communication. Being hundreds of miles apart has forced us to trust each other and I'm so grateful for that.

7. Miniature vacation. Visiting each other is great because it's like a miniature vacation every time. I'm also a professional trip planner nowadays from all of my weekend vaycays.

8. I don't have to look good all the time. This one is really just for the ladies. It's nice to be able to wear sweats to class sometimes and not do your makeup because you have no one to impress.

9. Forced us to be independent. Being so far away from each other has forced us to be independent in our relationship. We don't rely on each other for much and it has helped make our relationship stronger.