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4 Reasons Why Long Distance Relationships Can Be A Good Thing

People always say, "It'll never work" but I say, "watch me."

Megan Hering

Dec 31, 2019

Oklahoma State

4 Reasons Why Long Distance Relationships Can Be A Good Thing

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When in a conversation with someone, the fact you are in a long distance relationship may come up. Most commonly, the reaction from your peers is a remark of surprise or disdain. They might even criticize you for your choices. Everyone tends to look to the downside of the situation while you look on the bright side.

Here are 4 reasons why long distance relationships can work!

1. The difference of love and lust are very apparent.

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When you are the one half of a long distance relationship, you can quickly distinguish the difference between love and lust. Your relationship is built on a foundation of emotional bonds rather than physical bonds. You talk more through words rather than actions. Rather than relying on a physical bond you share, you rely on bonding through your conversations.

2. Trust is your absolute foundation

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Every relationship must be built on trust but with long distance relationships-- it is imperative. When you are apart from your significant other, you must trust them wholeheartedly. If something is telling you that your s/o may not be truthful, then a long distance arrangement is not for you. You both have a life together and a life apart. If it was meant to be, your lives apart will become much less and your life together will begin.

3. The time you spend together is so special.

I'll Wait For You

The moments you get to spend with your significant other are unlike any other. It's as if you have become a whole person again. There is so much love, laughing, and smiling in those minutes. A missing piece to your puzzle was put where it belongs, the hand that keeps you safe and warm is once again holding you again. The love of your life is right in front of your eyes.

4. If things go smoothly, they just might be, "The One"

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There may be a point where you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with this person. You have a strong foundation, special moments, and a lifetime of hugs, kisses, smiles, and memories. Nothing amazing in life happens without dedication and love. Being in a long distance relationship isn't for the broken hearted. For those of us who were meant to be, being apart is only temporary. After your separation, your life together will truly begin.

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4 Reasons Why Long Distance Relationships Can Be A Good Thing

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1. The difference of love and lust are very apparent.

2. Trust is your absolute foundation

3. The time you spend together is so special.

4. If things go smoothly, they just might be, "The One"

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Constantly having to dress business formal.

Group projects.

Applying for internships.

Being told your major is easy.

You just want to be rich already.

Explaining to people why you're a business major.

Using LinkedIn like it's Facebook.

You grow up too fast.

Trying way too hard to make a good impression on companies at career fairs.

Many of your professors have foreign accents.

You don't want to graduate, but you know that you're more than ready.

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Registration

Housing

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Teachers

Clubs

High School Friends

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It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

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Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

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12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

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