We never wasted any time together. During this time we also were able to realize how much we loved each other and missed each other. And even when times were tough, we would just think about the next time when we would be together and we would hope for a day where we wouldn't ever have to leave each other again. Communication needed to make the extra effort A long distance relationship is a lot of work, though. In order to stay close to each other both people have to make the effort to stay in touch.
Communication is the key.
It is very easy to just lose contact with a person and to grow far apart from each other. This happened to my friend when she was away from her boyfriend. They had both moved in different directions. It takes extra effort to live your own life, while having to deal with a boyfriend or girlfriend that is part of that life. I regret missing out on events at school because I was trying to go home as much as possible.