Long Distance

Long Distance Relationships: The big LDR.

I know how it feels, I have been through the ups and downs of it too, and it's not easy. I thought I'd do a post on it as it is such a huge issue that us girls find ourselves talking about time and time again. 

No one really wants to be so far away from their loved one for so long, we just find ourselves in these situations. You're abroad and you meet someone and decide to continue...but you live in London and he lives in New York.. what are you going to do? 

I think it all depends on the strength of what you two have, and how determined you are. With determination and effort, everything will be ok. Life is about chance, and when you have that chance and meet someone, and it's great, you don't want it to be ruined by distance and all those thousands of miles. But it doesn't have to be ruined, just have faith. For starters, don't immediately put LDR's down and say to yourself that they won't work. That's a myth. They can work, it depends on the couple and how much effort the couple are willing to put into it.

If something starts off as an LDR, it can make it that extra bit exciting, if you are both willing to try and continue when you are in different countries, it means you care a lot about each other and that the effort is there. Then you plan when to next see each other, and so forth. It is hard, it's sad, it hurts, and it's not a fun thing to miss someone all the time. I think it gets easier, and you learn to appreciate one another the longer you spend apart. I think the maximum time couples should be away from each other is 6-7 weeks. After that unnecessary arguments start happening and your relationship is all based on your distance between each other.

Keep in mind: 

Try and not base your whole relationship on the distance, there is so much more to it, the love between you two, the memories, the special spark of your relationship...

Don't be negative about LDR's, they can end up being more exciting and unpredictable than other relationships

It's a good thing not to see your boyfriend/girlfriend every day, because then it just gets a bit boring..no?

These are just my thoughts, but tell me what you think and share your experiences.. What are LDR's to you? 

xoxo