It’s great when you get to a point in a friendship when you realize that even if you don’t talk for months you can still get together and it’s just like it was when you used to talk everyday.  It’s an extremely comforting feeling to know that this friend has stuck with you this far, so they will most likely be there until the end.  You don’t need to worry about appearances or formalities…you can just be yourself!
There are some friends who have known you long enough to see you when you are at your worst and when you are …read more

I recently moved across the country, from the east coast to the west coast.  My family is on the west coast, but all of my wonderful friends who I spent all of my time with over the last three years still live in New York.  It is sad to leave all of them, but it is important enough to me that I will put forth an effort to stay close across the miles.
The main thing to remember is that if you want it to work, then make it a priority.  Set aside just a few minutes every week to keep …read more

As I mentioned in my intro post, I have been involved in a long distance relationship for one year. Actually, today is our 1 year anniversary.  I love my boyfriend very much and I’ve spent more time than I would actually admit to thinking about how I want to live with him full time.  Okay, I will admit to this – a good part of each day has been spent picturing our life together. 
We did have a plan to move in together at one point, but circumstances, meaning job stuff, changed those plans.   Since that time, we have not spoken about it again.  Our visits …read more