And ever since then, I haven't been able to trust long-distance relationships. Although I know that when there is true love between two people, they work. While we're in school we basically see each other everyday, but we go to our respective homes in the summer. It's worked so far for us. I think the most important thing is patience, keeping myself sane while waiting to see him again, usually by staying busy.
Phone calls are a big help.
I get to hear his voice even though I know I won't be seeing him for awhile. I don't need to call everyday, just every few days to see how he is and what he's been doing. My roommate had a long-distance relationship during school and they called each other every day, but they ended up breaking up when they got to see each other. I guess they couldn't realize they weren't good together until they could be together. Another important thing is trust.