Long Distance Relationships

You would think that after experiencing many unconventional long distance relationships, I would be okay with them by now. It often feeds into my pride because I think in my head "oh I don't need anyone, I am SO independent." Truth be told, I hate being far from the people I love.

My dad: I have lived apart from him since I was 13. The blessing is that he lives in the country so I can call him and talk to him anytime I want to. The struggle is that i only get to see him maybe once or twice a year.

My brother: He left for college when I started high school and I left for college when he moved back home. We joke that we are long-distance siblings, which is a lie because I go to the UMD and my house is in Rockville.

My best friends: One in Massachusetts, one in Chicago, one in Baltimore (which might as well be China) unanswered phone calls (I hate talking on the phone anyway) impersonal gchats and emails

The loneliness and uncertainty of growing apart is ridiculous. But this Thanksgiving has been refreshing. It made me realize that relationships are worth it. No matter how difficult, it only takes one face-to-face conversation to remind me how much I love these people. We may end up in different corners of the world, but that makes me even more grateful for the moments we have together. Even if we are just are sitting on a couch watching Cake Boss.