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I’ve mentioned before that Mr. Pudding and I were in a 2 year, long distance relationship (LDR). After being together (off and on) for four years in college, we both decided that we were not yet ready to commit to moving to another country. Our relationship was at a “make it or break it” point, and there was no better way to test its strength.
Our LDR taught us that we desperately, intensely, passionately wanted to be together. Now, don’t get me wrong, being in a LDR is rough. I spent many nights upset and crying because I wanted Mr. P beside me, not 600km away.
Still, there were definitely some advantages to our situation. The thing about LDRs is that they can be extremely romantic - the constant hellos and goodbyes are very exciting, and it is hard to be mad at each other when you’re only spending a weekend together.
So, I thought that it would be fun to share my list of top 10 things that I loved about being in a LDR:
Are any of you in an LDR? What do you love/hate about being far away from each other?
The mans and I did it all through college and then for an additional year before I moved to the city he was in. I have to admit, sometimes I miss the giddy anticipation of seeing him. I think back on all the weekends when I’d be blasting music dancing in my car the last 10 miles b/c I was so excited to see him. Funny how the novelty never wore off.
We were in an LDR for my last two years of college. The one thing I miss is having “me” time when I WANT IT. Now he’s always around…all up in my business, leaving the volume on the TV too loud and leaving glasses in the sink ;o)
we have been long distance for 3.5 of our 6 years together and although the distances has become progressively shorter, there is still always something exciting about that first minute seeing each other and goodbyes are still very very hard (even if they are only for a week)
Waiting for my honey to arrive tonight! :]
Yeah, definitely agree w/ your list.
i love the airport hellos. walking to baggage claim and looking for him there and jumping in his arms? love it. i also love that we can talk about anything and everything and can have even the most heated of conversations without raising our voices. and i like that we both know when we pushed a button too much simply by the change in our tone of voice.
though i hate being away from him and definitely hate leaving him at the end of a trip. sigh. i’d much rather have him here with me
these are so true! sadly, i can particularly relate to #9. but all the rest are so much more sweet, so i’ll just think about those.
It seems strange to miss the long distance but you list is spot on. I am so glad our LDR is over but this post is a good reminder of how it was so good for us at the time!
i get to see my baby tonight 
ugh i can’t wait. being in an ldr, i still get butterflies knowing he’s about to walk through the door or that i’m about to see his face through my windshield
I don’t know when we will actually be together all the time, even after we’re married. But I know I will miss the the feeling I get when I find him at the airport. I will probably also miss making plans on my own from time to time.
aww. The LDR part of my relationship was really hard, but you’re right! Those were cute parts!
We were in a LDR for the first year of our relationship while Mr. Potato Head was stationed in North Carolina and Okinawa. Agreed that there were parts that totally strengthened our relationship and made us not take one another for granted.
No LDR for us at any point, but I can definitely relate to the primping - I always made it a point to have the hair done, perfume on, legs shaved, etc. But now, I wear pajamas all weekend and I’m kinda furry but I don’t care (and neither does he).
This was sweet! I will definitely miss moments from our LDR once we’re married– like when he’s making me crazy & I just want some alone time. haha its harder to get away from each other when you’re under the same roof. However nothing will be better than actually getting to see him every day. The current LDR situation is tiring… especially as the end draws near
After I go back to school in January we’ll be in a LDR for 4 more months (20 months down, 4 to go!). I know I’ll dread being apart again, but after reading this list, those are all things I’ll miss after I move back for the wedding!
Mr. HC and I were long distance for 13 of the 14 years we were dating. There are definitely aspects of it that I miss — so many you captured on the list. But I’m so excited that we get to have dinner together and go to sleep in the same house every night!
I hate the waiting 
but we’re in a REALLY long distance relationship, so we go months between visits (9 more days!! it’ll be just 3 days shy of 6 months since we’ve seen each other!)
I was in an LDR w/ MR TM for 2 years and honestly, there is not a single thing I miss about it! The only thing I can come up with is that we used to occasionally write snail mail letters to each other…But thats about it!
Me and my fiance were in a LDR for 3.5 out of the 5 years we’ve been together (and still are) and i agree completely with all of the things you’ve listed. I see him so much more now (we are only 4 hours instead of 21 hours apart now) and i feel the difference. I always tell people that my LDR is the best thing that every happened to me because it made us stronger, made us be able to find ourselves and grow separately while still growing a strong relationship together. I give props to all the ladies who have done this, it’s hard but it is so very worth it.
Mr. GP and I are long distance right now! But only for 6 months total, he’ll be back for good in February. It’s definitely been an interesting experience - we learned that I deal muuuch better with LDRs than Mr. GP, which can be a weird dynamic! I definitely agree with #s 3 and 4: we talk all the time. Gchat while at work, phone while at home, skype, etc. It makes it a little easier! Thanks for sharing Makes me look at the positive side of things
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Mrs. Pudding, Greater Toronto Area/Vermont Age and Occupation: 26, High School Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Computer Engineer Engagement Date: August 2008 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Catholic Ceremony, Cultural Hall Reception About Me: Quite literally a citizen of the world, I was born in Poland, grew up in Canada, and now live in the beautiful state of Vermont. I love reading historical biographies, multi-tasking, teasing my hair, and, despite my height, wearing high heeled shoes. I am the ultimate klutz with an uncanny ability to put on a graceful front. Mr. Pudding and I have been dating for over six years, and are very excited to finally merge our (very large) families. We are planning a traditional Polish-Catholic wedding that is anything but predictable.
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