When faced with the challenge, Joshua and I thought it would be easy to maintain a long distance relationship. We were wrong...

1. The long waiting is painful: we are both lucky that we have the opportunity to get on a plane and see one other whenever possible. But it's not the same as knowing we are down the street from one another, or that they'll be waiting for you when you come home. When we're not together, it's constant missed phone calls and text messages. 
2. I'm Miserable: Admit it. Anyone who's been in a long distance relationship will know the struggles of not having someone to cry on when you feel shitty. Yeah, you're in a relationship but sometimes I feel incredibly unhappy. 
3. Missing Out on Each Others Lives: There's nothing like spending quality time with someone and experiencing life first hand with them by your side. You have no idea what it's like to have to explain your day via text or phone call until you do it every day of your life. 
4. Lack of Physical Intimacy: I mean, it's pretty self explanatory. But sometimes you just want to come home and have someone to cuddle on the couch... maybe I should get a cat?
5. Sadness: I feel horrible if Josh tells me he had a shit day at work, but then had to go home to an empty apartment. It kills me inside to know that I'm not there when he gets home so that he can have someone to vent to.