#ldrsupport

The Sun is rising over Glasgow,

another bright, cold day,

and I wake up to a full feeling

and an empty side of the bed.

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I thought that missing you

would be suffering,

a nauseating emptiness,

some growling starvation of the soul.

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But it is a fullness,

the having of a nothingness

which reminds you of the everything

that fills from far away that purring void.

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I think it is because you have loved me

into my dreams,

cheering from a strangely stagnant distance

so it echoes in that space we both share.

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It is not a desperation,

like a fear that you will return to

a different lock, or a stranger

wearing your slippers. No.

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Missing you is a homesickness,

a bittersweet knowing

that there is a place to return,

Hi, my name is Aira and I'm 27 years old and currently studying in Canada but am originally from the Philippines.

When I first traveled to Europe with my Parents back in 2019, I matched with a girl I have formed such strong connections with despite us not meeting. Unfortunately, we never talked while I was in Belgium and never really had the time to meet even if we talked as we only stayed there for 3 days.

When we started to really connect, It was already November 2019. We talked about possibly meeting in Bali as I wanted to reward myself and my sister for working a lot and She and her sister were planning the same thing.

My Sister and I went to Bali in March. Unfortunately, this was when COVID started surfacing they had to cancel their plans to visit. After this, there wasn't really any way for us to meet as the yearlong lockdown and travel restrictions began aside from that, I lost my business and a part of myself due to the Pandemic and so did she so even if traveling was finally allowed last year up to the present, we really both don't have the money to meet each other and that is why I have finally decided to try this out in hopes that there are people out there who could help us meet each other.

I know this is not a major problem for anyone but we had been trying to figure out what we want to do with our connections for almost 4 years now and we both really wish that we can find a way to finally meet so that we can figure out how we can make our relationship work. I've never met someone so beautiful inside and out. Someone who never made me feel any less. Someone who just gets me. Despite the distance, We've both formed such a deep connection that we haven't had or experienced in our whole lives.

Navigating the complexities of a long-distance relationship can be both challenging and rewarding. While the miles between you may create feelings of loneliness and uncertainty, they can also deepen your emotional connection and strengthen your bond. It's essential to communicate openly about your struggles, set realistic expectations, and find creative ways to stay connected—whether through regular video calls, surprise care packages, or shared activities like watching movies together online. Remember, every relationship faces hurdles, but with patience, trust, and commitment, you can turn these challenges into opportunities for growth 💘👌🏻