14 Important Things A Long Distance Relationship Teaches You

“Long distance relationships don’t work.”

People who have been/are in long distance relationships are tired of hearing this statement, or statements similar to this. Let’s get one thing straight- for some, LDRs work, and for some, they don’t.

For people who are in LDRs at this moment, here’s a few things that’ll make you feel better, and re-instate the fact that your decision of making it work is good.

Here are the things being in a long distance relationship teaches you.

1. When people think a relationship might not work, it’s their problem, and not yours

Every relationship is different and has a different dynamic. No one should judge it.

 

2. It makes you realize the importance of a person in your life

And what you could do to keep them in your life.

 

3. Distance makes the heart grow fonder

It’s true; it does.

 

4. Technology is a god send

Snapchat, Whatsapp, Line, Viber, Hike, Skype…thank you.

 

5. All good things are worth the wait

Even though the wait might seem gruesome.

 

6. It teaches us patience

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

 

7. And also the appreciation of having your own space

You’re more in tune with your ‘me-time’ than couples who aren’t doing the distance thing.

 

8. Tangible distances don’t matter when the love is unconditional

🙂

 

9. In a way, it makes you more creative and romantic

Cards, presents, surprises…it makes you want to impress your love even more. Ain’t nobody going to complain about that!

 

10. You learn to cherish the time you have with someone you love

Every moment is precious.

 

11. You realize just how strong you are

Love can break you, but it can also make you fly.

 

12. And how much you can trust someone

When the bond is strong, no doubt can break it.

 

13. It teaches you that at the end of the day, faith is important

You may have facts in hand, but what is life without a little faith?

 

14. And finally, it teaches you that the most genuine goodbyes will bring the best welcomes when the time is right

Because when you’ve found your lobster, you’ve found ’em.

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