A 587 hour walk

Sometimes I think you need to just step away, whether that be from friends, family or even yourself I think it’s important to have that space. That’s where I am right now. At this time in my life, I have a boyfriend, I’m in a long distance relationship with an amazing man that I can see myself spending the rest of my life with, but the distance has become overwhelming.

Anyone who has been in a long distance relationship can probably relate. Relate to the fact that some nights you need that person physically there more than others. While some of you may call long distance an hour drive, my long distance is:

1,865.8 miles.
587 hour walk.
27 hour drive.

For some people, long distance relationships are an absurd concept that should never be attempted, but for most people who have been involved in a long distance relationship know that it makes the relationship so much more real.

The truth of the matter is this, in a 'normal' relationship (i.e. one where you see each other every day [or close to] can hug and kiss each other, can drive to their house, and isn't a big thing if you decide to go see them) you don't need much effort. It's true, it's not hard to kiss and hug someone when you see them, or go hang out with them on the weekends, and cuddle and take naps together or even Netflix & Chill. It's not as complicated.
But, long distance relationships are a whole other story. Long distance relationships require even more effort because you don't see each other on the daily, sometimes not even close to the daily. It takes effort to text them and ask how their day is going, to snapchat them, call them, facetime them. It takes effort.

I'm not saying that other relationships don't take effort cause I know they do, but it's different when you can't just drive to their house and see them. It's different when you have to pack bags just to go see them.

Do you get what I’m saying? Maybe not.

This brings me back to my first point, I think it's important to take breaks, to step away, to just freaking breathe. To take an actual moment to breathe and just realize what is going on around you. But in some instances I don't think you can. I don't think every situation is the right situation to just step back when you feel the pressure. Sometimes you have to push it through, no matter how trapped you feel. Try your hardest to push it, until you know for sure that you can't do whatever that may be any longer.

Know your limits. Love until you can’t anymore, but never lose yourself.