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Jeff and I were in a long distance relationship for 2 years between U.S. and Taiwan, 2 more years between Japan and Taiwan.
The time difference between Japan and Taiwan is only 1 hour.
However, between U.S. and Taiwan….it’s 12~13 hours.
When I wake up in U.S., it’s time for bed for him in Taiwan.
It wasn’t that hard for us because I was a student in U.S. and the schedule was so adjustable to talk with him on Skype.
But I don’t know if I can still live like that after starting working.
During my visit to U.S. last month, he had to work so I couldn’t give him a call even once.
Since we have lived together for 3 years, I know how he lives everyday.
I can expect that “he will go to bed soon” or “he is getting ready for work now” something like that.
Therefore I didn’t wanna bother him by my call. Maybe I became mature now…!?
These are 3 tips I believe for keeping a good long distance relationship.
1. Both live for same goal(s)
2. Talk (communicate) each other even for short time everyday
3. Visit constantly each other even for a couple of days
From my experience and my friends’ situation, I can tell that the couples who one person is trying hard and his/her partner is not on the same page wouldn’t last long. “Both” should try to connect each other.
I understand how the couples in long distance relationship feel everyday.
Sometimes feeling lonely by being alone and missing him(her).
Sometimes feeling envy by looking at couples who are not in long distance relationship.
When I feel lonely or sad, I always tried to think that
“my boyfriend is the best man in my life, so I don’t care about anything else. He is the one whom I can really trust and respect. He cannot be compared with other guys around me!”
I kept saying that in my heart and spent 4 years.
I have friends who married after long distance relationship and live happily.
I’m also having a wonderful life with him everyday too.
So, please hang it there, people in long distance relationship!
If you continue this, you eventually will find a great goal for you two.:)
Good luck!