I had a distance relationship for two years with my now husband till he comes back to Sri Lanka for our marriage. We had daily chats via whatsapp and Messenger. It was a tough period. Everything depended on trust and self-honesty. Distance relationships depends on the sort of the relationship I think. If there’s a good mutual understanding it is not much hard. It was my first distance relationship. I had no chance of being out of my parents for days even. So distance relationship was a new concept for me. Our love story taught me what does distance relationship really means!! And what you need to sacrifice for its existence.
But a distance relationship is heartwarming, remaining loved ones at arm’s length makes you more confident. But this busy complex world won’t allow for that always. But If you all in one country with a possible way of traveling within a day, family meetings, and mini trips are also possible. Such events were very common when I was in Sri Lanka.
Sometimes you will have to be thousands of miles away from your home. I talk with my family daily via audio and video calls every day. We help each other solve their problems sometimes, share ideas over some matters, share recipes, and learn from each other via calls. Organize parents’ birthdays via long long calls. Great nourishment. The chats, and video calls feel like I am there at the moment.
Moments with my sister and my bubi in the latter part of 2022 at the book exhibition.
How much I missed this.
We were at my sister’s place at Bubbi’s birthday.
Sometimes the conversation I have with my sister is limited to a few words since we are all busy with heavy schedules but I believe even a simple word from your loved ones is more than enough when you are away from them. Some might think verbal communication is always a must. But I have experienced so far just a simple message also works well. But It always depends on the type of relationship you are maintaining and mutual understanding.
Any experience in having distance relationships? How do you keep them alive?
