LDR

Relationships, when going swimmingly, feel like they take no effort. Because everything seems to fall into place. But that’s not how relationships really work! You only think it’s effortless because the both of you are feeding energy into it and building off of it. Which is natural if you spend the majority of your waking (and sleeping) time with them. But with a long distance relationship, when you’re both confined to a glass screen the size of your palm, it’s harder to keep that energy going. A day or two can go by without even seeing them, and memories start to fade away. You have to make a conscious effort to engage in the relationship, because the default state, unfortunately, is not. It sadly took me a while to realize this but I’m glad I understand now before it became too late. You have to put in the effort, but it’s worth it 3000x.