If you are convinced that long-distance relationships never work, it is time to think again. We've all had the friend who spends 24/7 crying into the phone, trying to stay connected to their cross-continental lover, but let's be real: there's no reason a long-distance relationship has to be so dramatic.
I recently moved across the country from San Francisco to New York, and my four-year relationship was suddenly up in the air. How do two people stay together when they are apart indefinitely? It's a question I've toyed with for a while now, and while I may not have the final answer, there are certain parts of being in a long-distance relationship that I have come to appreciate (or even love) during our time apart.
While I definitely miss coming home to my best friend every day, I can honestly say that being so far apart has both strengthened our relationship and helped us to learn more about ourselves as individuals. Here are a few of the long-distance perks that I have come to appreciate over the past six months: