I wanted to get you guys another perspective, so I interviewed a friend that I met through a Facebook group!
Her name is Audrey, and for privacy reasons that is all I can say. She recently got the chance to end the long distance with her boyfriend and move to him. Her boyfriend is also at the same place as mine, so as I’m incredibly happy for her, I’m also a tad bit jealous. I just have to remember that my boyfriend will be home soon, and for good.
For background, I asked how long her, and her boyfriend have been together, and their one-year anniversary is actually in 2 days! Happy Anniversary!
Unlike my situation, where we had been dating before my boyfriend enlisted, her boyfriend had already been in the service for a year when they met. When they officially started dating, he had been in for about three years. Their relationship had been long distance from the beginning, so they both knew that’s what they were signing up for.
Even though they knew what they were signing up for, it was still incredibly difficult. They promised each other to have great communication and trust. She also mentioned that since they couldn’t go on physical dates often, they still made time to have movie nights over Facetime, even if its cheesy.
The transition of being long distance to her moving across the country to be with him was one of the most challenging, but greatest things she ever did.
“It’s really weird not being long distance to be honest, I was so used to seeing him every few months for just a few days at a time,” said Audrey. “Now I’m getting to see him every day, and I absolutely love it.”
She hated being away from him, but the thought of moving and being 1,800 miles away from the small town she has lived in her whole life, and her family and friends, was super hard. She is most thankful that she has such a great support system and that everyone was extremely helpful with helping her move.
The purpose of this was to show you guys how it doesn’t always suck. There is always something to look forward to. In her case it was getting to move and be with him, and in my case, it is patiently waiting for him to get home.
Do all the cheesy things, like having movie nights, or dinner dates through Facetime, it makes all the difference. You can get through this, and if you want to make friends with similar situations, don’t forget to connect through Facebook groups!
I feel her, me and my guy have been long distance for our entire 2.5 almost 3 year relationship. Looking forward to next year when we can finally live together!
So glad you found other women who know what Exactly you are going through. My husband is in the Coast Guard so it’s a little different.