Dear Gabby,
\nMy girlfriend and I started dating in the summer of 2014, and I fell for her quickly. When we first started dating I felt like she was the one. Everything seems to just work, except she goes to a college four states away. It\u2019s so hard to be away from her, but I know I need to let her accomplish her goals. Recently, we\u2019ve been arguing more and I am starting to think maybe it\u2019s just easier to let her go. I don\u2019t want to, but I fear that it might be the best for her, and for us. I know some people make long distance relationships work, but I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s possible for us. I don\u2019t want to take the easy way out, but maybe it\u2019s for the better.
\n Sincerely,
\n Lost in love
\n
\nDear
\nLost in love,
\nLong distance relationships are one of those things you have to stand back and analyze for a minute\u2014do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Can you see yourself with anyone else at the moment? What are the pros and cons? What would you regret if you let her go?
\nI think it\u2019s important to think about multiple perspectives and different scenarios because that will give you a better understanding of your relationship. I always like the saying, “nothing thats worthwhile is easy.\u201d I think a strong foundation is necessary, along with acknowledging the small moments. Create things to help you get through the long months apart\u2014write in a journal about her, create a photobook of the both of you, send her a care package. I guarantee she\u2019ll appreciate these things.
\n Lastly, I think you should double think, or even triple think, about how much you love her. Don\u2019t drastically turn the corner just because there\u2019s a few bumps in the road. No one knows what the future holds, but I think every situation deserves hope. If there are more problems besides the distance, then communicate with her, but if it\u2019s just because you aren\u2019t physically together, then work on making time for one another\u2014whether it be calling each other during the day or Face timing more. The more obstacles you overcome together as one, the stronger your foundation becomes.
\nBelieve in love,
\nGabby <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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