Alright, after work I kept thinking about Marika. I couldn't get her off of my mind so I thought I would do some research. I can't take credit for this even though it fits perfectly. If you're thirsty for more info on our long-distance relationship then maybe this will fill your cup!
Love, Kyle
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Hi Kyle and Marika!
ReplyDeleteThis is a long story.. :)
I and my boyfriend had just started our relationship about 2 months before I left to do my Erasmus exchange program in Greece (we had known each other and been friends before for about 2 years though). I had applied for it before we met and it had been my dream to do it during my studies, so regardless I wasn't single anymore I went there and lived in Greece for almost 6 months.
It was hard time for both of us, even though we talked daily on the phone or on the internet. My life was full of new exciting things, new places, new language and I made new friends, but for him it was miserable - he felt like his life was empty and lonely without me, and I know that for him it was a much bigger sacrifice. It's still painful to think about how bad he must have felt then, and I was sad and missed him too, but there were so many good things in my life too, so for me it was a little easier.
We only saw each other once during that time - my boyfriend came to Greece and spent one week there with me - and it was wonderful! We had not met in 3 months when he came to visit me, and first it was a little hard - I found it difficult to continue straight on like we had before and even him touching my hand was at first a little akward. I felt awful for him, because it was hard for him to see I'm not myself, and he had come all the way from Finland, being on a plane for the first time in his life and all. I was so confused, because I wasn't sure if I loved him like before and what did I think about him. I needed a little time to adapt, but in about two days I could relax - after some really serious conversations - and we fell in love with each other again.
After that it was fantastic to be there with him. Before we had never had the chance to spend so much time with just the two of us. There had always been other people around. And we really enjoyed it, we went to all sightseeing places and made small trips to other places than Athens and ate in cute little restaurants and cafés.
In the end of that week he actually even proposed me and I was on the cloud nine. It was like a fairytale for me. :) I said yes, of course - he was my best friend and the love of my life. He was the right one. I was happier than ever.. But just in two days he had to leave back to Finland. It felt like all the joy and the happiness had disappeared from my life. It was really awful.
The rest of my stay felt like ages, even though it was "just" 2 months. When I came back, he drove 1000 km at night, through the whole country of Finland and came to pick me up from the airport at 5 am. He did so much for me and that's only one thing of them - I knew he really believed in us and I really appreciate it!
After 8 months of our engagement we got married and now we are a happily married Christian couple. :) It was totally worth it! What I wanna say is it CAN work if there is a strong trust between the two of you and if you both commit emotionally to make the relationship work and last. For this kind of relationship both must be prepared to do some sacrifices. But you can make it work, and some things are just meant to be. Good luck and God bless you and your relationship!
With best regards,
Elean
I totally agree with the text in this small film. Long distance relationships can be really difficult, and there are always those people out there who claim to know your things better than you and who think that your relationship won't work. Some think that a long distance relationship is not a relationship at all, because you don't see each other so ofter.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to wish both of you all the best. I know that these 2 years feel like a very long time, but if you think of them compared to your whole life, it's really not that long time. You are both young, and you have all the time in the world to wait for each other.
My own relationship started out as a long distance one. I had met this guy from the Netherlands, while I was living in Finland myself. Finally four years ago I moved to the Netherlands to be with him (even then there were people who told me that it will never work!). And look where we are now, still happily together. :-)
Elean, thank you so much for your story! I love hearing other people's love stories and of course it helps me to believe in ours. :) I'm so glad everything went well with you guys and I wish you the best in your marriage! :)
ReplyDeleteBisquits, I'm really happy for you. I've followed your blog since the day one and even just through the blog I can tell that you're happily together. :) That is very true, it's not that long time compared to the whole life. And that way we can concentrate on other things like studying (or I can, he already has things to do). Thank you! :)
Kyle, I love you babe. <3
Elean, that is such a wonderful story ( and for including the bad/awkward moments as well) It's good to know how you really felt. Thank you for sharing it and for the advice.
ReplyDeleteBisquits, thank you as well for your experience. That makes me happy to hear it worked for you.
Marika, I love you more!
Kyle, I thought we already discussed that..
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