Smith recalls an incident when she felt she was investing more time into the relationship than her boyfriend. She had accused him of not paying enough attention to her, which she claims to be uncharacteristic of her. It seems really petty, but for some reason, it meant a lot to me. I think I got used to it and now look forward to the time when I'll be with him and look forward to getting in touch with him during the day or getting a letter. Despite the change in attitude, Smith still faces problems that would not occur if they were together in the same area.
Phone bill is massive.
Smith also mentions the difficulty of maintaining a long-distance relationship in regards to physical affection. Hugs and holding hands are no longer commonplace and are reserved for weekend visits or school holidays. Sex is a difficult factor. It's hard without the affection, and you end up feeling almost cold. You feel kind of closed off from that affection here.