When I first came to college as a freshman, I was always told that a long distance relationship would never work. They would most likely cheat when I left. But I can honestly say I came into my sophomore year confident with my relationship. Michael and I have been together for almost five months. I know it is not very long but we are working things out with the distance. I know he has work and he knows I have work, so we work around each other's schedules. We usually talk on the phone at the end of the day, when we are both about to head to bed. We are both very busy but I can honestly say that I am more than happy in my long distance relationship.

Michael and I met a while back, but I had always blown him off because I was a freshman and I never gave him a chance. After we hung out in May of 2016, I knew that I wanted to be with him and only him. My goal for the summer was to be with him. At first, it was difficult because I always wanted to see him and he just never had the time, considering he is a manager so he is constantly working. I eventually got over that fact and I hung out with him every single chance I got.

When we started talking, I was pretty hesitant because I did not know how things would turn out. I did not want to end up heartbroken and eventually I ended up trusting him. He literally did everything for me. He met my family and they fell in love with him; just like I did. My brother especially, would ask, "Where is Michael?" or "When is Michael coming over?". He enjoyed having another guy in the house considering he is the only guy in the house right now. Michael is everything that I have ever wanted in a guy and my family saw something good in him.

I really wanted to be with him and he knew that. He wanted the same exact thing. I guess if you want something bad enough you will work for it. And that is what we did, what we are doing. I am working to be with him. I am making us work. I am making things happen between the two of us because I want him in my life. I need him in my life. I honestly can not see anyone else in my future. He makes me smile. He makes me laugh, even four hours away. He always says the right things when I am mad or sad. He helps me through any and everything. He is my number one supporter and I only see him being more of a supporter when school comes around. He is my everything.

I fell in love with Michael the minute he held my hand. I fell in love with him again when we kissed. I would not change anything about our relationship. It might be hard now, but I don't see it getting any worse than this. We are growing together and that is the only way we are moving. I love him more than anything, and I guarantee we are going to make it work, no matter how long the distance.