These Long-Distance Date Ideas Transcend the Miles
The idea of a long-distance relationship never appealed to me, and yet, I’ve found myself in several over the years. Of course, it depends on…
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5 Tips for Surviving a Long-Distance Relationship
It had arrived, the day I had been counting down to and dreading at the same time. I was moving from New Zealand to Ireland,…
5 Ways to Make Goodbyes Easier
Nearly a year ago, my boyfriend got a great job offer in West Africa, approximately 7,700 miles away from where I live in Malaysia. As…
Long-Distance Family: Staying Connected Across the Miles
Nearly a decade ago, my family left Wisconsin, drove our minivan 1,500 miles to Montana, dropped me at my dorm, waved goodbye, and drove 1,500…
Practical Advice From Someone Who Survived 2+ Years in a Long-Distance Relationship
I spent my boyfriend’s college graduation in 2012 barely holding myself together, trying to be celebratory when all I could feel was sadness. I had two…
What Social Distancing Taught Me About Long-Distance Friendships
After being separated by travel restrictions and home responsibilities during the pandemic, my three closest friends and I were tasked with maintaining our relationship despite…
Homesick for the Holidays: Celebrating My First Christmas Away from Home
On Christmas Eve, I stood in my tiny galley kitchen melting butter and marshmallows to make Christmas wreaths, the sticky, Rice-Krispie treat that had been…
How to Find the Silver Lining in a Long-Distance Relationship
When I graduated from college, I knew that I’d not only be starting a new career, but I’d also be entering a new chapter of…
Why I Always Celebrate Friend-versaries
In September 2008, I rolled out of bed at the tender hour of 5:50 a.m. and started my first day of work making breakfast burritos…
Keeping Friendships Strong, Even When Your Lives Move in Different Directions
I met my best friend in third grade. We lived close enough to ride bicycles to each other’s houses. We went to the same school,…