Going the Distance

I watched a good movie today. It was called Going the Distance. It stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. The title says it all. Its central plot was about having long distance relationships. Can they work? DO they work?

Last year I tried my hand in a long distance relationship. I thought it was the perfect relationship. They were so much like me it was scary. Starting off it was simple. A lot of talking on the phone and then promises that we would see each other soon. Well as most of you know, life steps in and changes those promises. Towards the end of the relationship, it got harder and harder to talk to them. I resented them and I resented myself for it to. I didn't want this to happen. Honestly. I felt a connection with this person. Finally the distance got to us. They broke it off because it was too hard. I can't say I don't blame them, but I wonder what would have happened if things had been different.

I miss talking to this person. I can't say that I Does that happen with all long distance relationships? Being apart causes riffs and resentments? It would seem like people who are together all the time would be more likely to get mad at each other, but it seems like it is harder for them to get mad at each other. Distance makes anger worse. It certainly how most movies portray them. Not at all.

Do they work? I hope for all others that it does. Love is important in life.

Go forth and love.