Many people have doubts about long-distance relationships. I didn't think that I would find myself in a long-distance relationship, myself. The fact is that it isn't an ideal situation, but for the right person it is worth it.

Long-distance can be really hard. The time spent apart can sometimes get the best of you when all you want to do at the end of the day is be with your person. During these times, it is important to think of the times that you do get to spend together because no matter how brief, it is always amazing. Every day you get to see them feels like Christmas, and I think that right there makes all the time apart melt away.

Believe it or not, but being far apart actually makes communication better in the relationship. You tell each other everything and anything because all you can really do is talk. It gives you the ability to learn something new about your partner every day, even if it is the most random facts. On the flip side, sometimes you run out of things to talk about and your conversations aren't super exciting or there is silence in Skype calls. That's okay though because just talking to your person is interesting no matter the topic, and sitting in silence is worth it because you still get to see their face.

You have to get creative when you're in a long-distance relationship. You can't really go on dinner dates or have movie nights when you're over 200 miles away, so finding small ways to make up for it is important. Whether it be sending each other surprise mail, playing silly games over Skype, or just planning the next time you see each other, finding small ways to keep things interesting is important.

Not being able to share your life and each of your days with your person can sometimes be difficult, but the time apart allows you to have more time for yourself. It gives you the ability to grow as a person, and focus on things that make you happy, while still caring about and helping your partner grow from afar.

The fact is that distance isn't always easy, and it isn't for everyone but when you really care about someone, it is worth every minute and every mile that you're apart. You could find someone in a more convenient location, but what is the point if they don't make you feel the way your long-distance partner does? Being with the right person makes it all worth it. If you're with the person that makes you the happiest, then an obstacle such as distance feels so inferior in comparison.