Long Distance Relationship

   

          "When two hearts are meant for each other, no distance is too far, no time too long and no other love can break them apart." - Unknown

           Being far from someone you love is a difficult one. You don't know if what they say is true or not especially when it is said through texts or emails. You cannot avoid worrying about them if they are okay or not. Some says that they don't want long distance relationship because it's very risky or they don't want their partner to be away from them. But for you? Can you handle long distance relationships? How long? What does it take to be able to succeed in a long distance relationships?

       Long distance relationships is one of the things why many couples broke up. Some realized that they can't take it anymore. Some might find another one. Some just ......... fall out of love. Many things really happen if you are far from your partner especially when you don't have a strong communication and a strong foundation in your relationship. Communication is really important because you can reassure your loved ones that you still have time with them even though you have a tough schedules.

       I have my own experience with that. My boyfriend is a graduate of BSMT and they have this Basic Training. They have to go to Cebu for 12 days to do the required training. It was difficult for me to accept the fact that he will be far away from me because he had been  near me for how many years. It is hard to adjust that if I need him, he will not be there to help me. Moreover, we rarely communicate with each other because there comes a time that the signal is lost and he is also busy with his training. Because of our improper communication, we encounter misunderstandings which leads us to arguments. I know that I have to understand him because he's on a training but that feeling where you kept on waiting almost everyday without even knowing if he will drop a message or not. It's hard to expect for nothing right? Days passed by, our communication were back on being stable. He was sorry and explained why he rarely text and of course, I accepted his apology. I now knew the feeling when your partner is miles away from you. Even in that 12 days I was nearly giving up. How much more when he already boarded a vessel for apprenticeship within one year? I always bear in my mind that we love each other and I also hold on to his promise that I am the only one for him. We always tell each other that whatever happens, we will understand each other and always lend time for our relationship.

     For me, as long as you love each other, don't give up on your relationship just because your partner is far from you. Don't over think things and never forget to trust your partner. Don't always think the negative side but rather the positive side. If time comes that you'll be apart, think of it as a challenge and a test on how strong your relationship can be.