Do you have someone you love at home and are too far to see them everyday? A boyfriend or girlfriend? Husband or wife? Trust me I know how that feels. I am going through the same thing. You go from being with them almost everyday of every week for months at a time to seeing them once a week to every other week. It takes its toll on a relationship. It definitely won't be easy, but you are going to have to be there for each other. The most important thing to have when you're in a long distance relationship is trust. You are never going to get anywhere if you cannot trust one another. Trust is not something that is just given, it has to be earned. I am sure almost everybody has heard that before. But not everybody could really understand that concept, maybe they have never gotten hurt like you or vice versa. I can tell you from personal experience that it is not fun and for those of you have been through something that hurt you, you know what I am talking about. It is hard to put your trust in someone who you aren't sure is going to hurt you or not. People say "Oh, I'm not going to hurt you because I love you!" But how many of them actually meant it? You are also going to have to make sacrifices for each other. Like for example, you might not get to go out and party with your friends, because many college relationships have ended with one going to a party, getting drunk, and cheating. It is inevitable if you are not in your right mind. Trust comes into play there, too. If you go behind their back and go party and get drunk anyway after they asked you not to, that is definitely not going to get them to trust you. You are going to have to make sacrifices for each other or more than likely in the end it will not work. If you love someone then make an effort to make them happy, don't go behind their back and do something that you know they wouldn't like. You might not think it's fair at the time, but for arguments sake, say you go to that party and say you accidentally kissed someone and your boyfriend/girlfriend finds out, more than likely that relationship wont stay a relationship. I mean was it worth it? Was it worth going behind their back? You have to think about the distance in general. The distance is going to be hard, it is going to make you have to prove how much you want the relationship to work. You are going to have to persevere, its just a question of do you want to or not? We are all going to have tough times, but if you really love that person then it is worth it all in the end. My advice to you if you are going through a long distance relationship is to be honest, be trustworthy, but most of all be patient. I know what you are going through and trust me it is not without its difficulties, but just know that you are stronger than you think. Something to remember is "Distance is just the space in between, it is only as far apart as our hearts will let it."
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1. When you see each other after a hiatus it is like no time has passed.
Regardless of what you may have gone through, nothing can change the banter and personal communication you and your friends share. Nothing feels awkward or forced because you are having too much fun catching up!
2. You plan your outings around each other's schedules.
Your friend's work schedules or class schedules are memorized like the back of your hand. They are your priority, and you will do anything you can to get them to join you on adventures when it is convenient to do so.
3. You say 'I love you' on the phone.
Yes, you may say it in real life too, but saying it after a phone call means it has become a customary for you to validate your appreciate for one other. Like a significant other or family member, you feel the desire to express your love at the end of a conversation.
4. Nothing is boring when you are together.
No matter what you do together, you always have a good time. Why? Because your friends' company is all you need. With the right people, you can make any situation memorable.
5. You share weird inside jokes no one else understands.
And you would like to keep it that way. If you are anything like my friend group, we share a strange family dynamic that has lasted as a running joke forever. No matter what it is, your inside jokes and sly smirks will keep the spirits up for ages.
6. You plan to hang out for a couple hours but end up together the entire day.
So now you just expect it and prepare for a 24-hour long get-together. Naps are often a part of the agenda.
7. The hugs say a thousand words.
Perhaps you do it a little too much, but the hugs you share are always meaningful and comforting. Gotta love those group hugs especially!
8. You go on spontaneous adventures together.
It is where your favorite memories come from. Even though you might not be able to do them as much as you would like, you are always down for a trip, big or small, with the group.
9. You consider each other family.
Because you consider each other family, you treat each other like family. Constant love, constant support, and a tremendous amount of meals spent together.
10. They make you a better person.
It is not a special friend group unless you learn from one another. You had to be selective when choosing your friends and when you did, you felt like they could teach you a thing or two. Their actions influence who you are and you could not be more thankful.
11. You can't imagine life without them.
The very thought scares you and sends your heart racing. Thankfully, the ultimate friend group is right there with you so you never have to second-guess their loyalty. Instead, you can bask in the glory that is your ultimate friend group. #squadgoals.
1. No school = no stress.
There are no essays to write, no books to read, and no deadlines to meet. The only worry in the world is keeping track of putting sunblock on.
2. Country music is more fun to listen to.
All true fans will listen to country music 365 days a year, but we all know that it's so much better in the summer when you can roll down the windows.
3. Your skin looks and feels better.
Even if you don't have the type of skin that tans, there is more color there than in the winter ... maybe. Freckles, tan lines, peeling burns and clear skin make for a happier camper. You'll forget all about the ghost version of yourself that was shedding dry skin like a snake over the winter.
4. Being barefoot 24/7 is an option.
Obviously wearing no shoes in the middle of a blizzard isn't acceptable. You know what is, though? Wearing no shoes in the summer ever because why not?
5. Ice cream is an acceptable snack.
For people like me who can't resist ice cream even on a 10 degree day, summer is a giant ice cream blessing. Not only does it taste like heaven, it's actually refreshing.
6. Minimal clothing is required.
Is there anything worse than having to put on layers in the wintertime only to sweat to death the minute you come back inside? No need for more than a tank top and shorts in the summertime.
7. Going to the beach daily isn't weird.
Now that it's hot, it's beach season. If you live near the ocean there is an excuse to drive there day or night, rain or shine. Staying there all day is an option for those who don't burn, and for those who do, you can always come back at night for a bonfire.
8. Cookouts.
Even when they lead to disaster, summertime cookouts are the best. Nothing completes a cookout more than watermelon and corn on the cob.
9. Night swimming.
Oh the thrill of jumping in freezing cold water in the middle of the night. Good thing the air becomes colder than the water, making the pool like a giant bathtub.
10. Spontaneous adventures.
Summertime gives you the freedom to wake up in the morning and decide to do something totally out of the blue that you've never done before. Hiking to a waterfall, rock climbing, going to a museum, or even road tripping are all great summer options.
Even if the heat isn't really your thing, it's undeniable to admit that life really is better in the summer. There's so much more free time, opportunity, excitement and sunshine. Only four months to go!
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