I've noticed something about long distance relationships, if you and the one you're with don't go into it knowing you will be beat the distance your chances of surviving are slim. When you or your other leave all you're left with is memories and the excitement of making new ones. Be excited when you get to talk to them, even if it's for 5 seconds, make it a very happy 5 seconds. Because sometimes all you have in a long distance relationship is what you've shared together and what you will share together, that's all you have to sooth a hurting heart, so you need that confidence that you will make it,  that you and your other will be together once the distance disappears. Memories, excitement and confidence. 3 key things that have been helping me while Sam is away. What are some of your key things that help you?

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