The truth behind what it is really like to be in a long distance relationship at uni

The idea of being in a long distance at uni can seem daunting for anyone, no matter how long you may have been together. With so many stories about couples breaking up while apart at university for an endless list of reasons, its only natural to feel anxious, right?

So, what is it reallly like to be at uni and in a long distance relationship?

1. Facetime is your new best friend

To put it simply, Facetime is a blessing. Despite the endless arguments about whose WiFi is worse, it is the closest thing to being back with your partner.

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2. It's not the being apart, its the coming back together

Before uni, I thought it would be the long distance that would cause the most problems. To be honest, the coming back together can actually be a big challenge. After being used to spending so much time apart, being able to see each other all the time can actually be overwhelming.

3. You appreciate the time you have together

Once you get used to each others company again, the time you spend together is so special. You don't take the little things, like having a lazy day together, for granted anymore.

4. You also appreciate the time you spend apart

Surprisingly, being in a long distance relationship has taught me to love my independence. Instead of wanting to be with each other all the time, I've learnt that having space and time apart is healthy and really good for a relationship.

5. It is tough

Like many others, before uni I was worried that being apart from each other would ruin my relationship (quite naive, I know). The fear that being at uni may cause my relationship to deteriorate was real, but it's not always as bad as people make out.

Being apart from each other can really help you grow as a couple, and it can be seen as something positive rather than something to dread. For some couples, it doesn't work out. It is hard, but it's life. Long distance relationships are a great way of developing trust and testing the strength of your relationship. It's not for everyone, and it's not easy. But it is special.

So, don't let being in a long distance relationship put you off of going to a uni far away or being with someone who doesn't live close by. If you really want it to work, it can work.