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A Long-Distance Love Story: From Struggles to Success
A few years ago, I found myself grappling with a tough decision. I had to move out of state, leaving behind my on-again, off-again boyfriend, D. While the move promised better weather and a stronger support system, it also came with the painful reality of being separated from the person I cared about the most.
Long-distance relationships are challenging, to say the least. For D and me, it was especially hard — we didn’t have the most stable foundation to begin with. But deep down, I wasn’t ready to let go of what we had built over the past year.
I turned to the internet for advice, desperate to find ways to keep our connection alive across the miles. Some tips were helpful, others were not. Through trial and error, I discovered what worked for us and ultimately helped us not just survive but thrive in our long-distance relationship.
Here’s the tried-and-true advice that kept our love alive — and it just might help you, too.
1. Schedule Video Date Nights
Long-distance relationships can often feel like two separate lives running parallel. Scheduled video…
