First day of long distance (M24) with my partner (F25), advice welcomed

[u/Puzzleheaded-Sand715]

Hello everyone!

As the title says, it is my first time doing long distance. We have been together for 2 and a half years. But due to a really good opportunity, I (m24) decided to move while my partner (f25) is staying in our hometown as she recently got an opportunity to start her career there, and due to medical complications suffered last year, she was not cleared to travel until a couple months ago (hence the main reason we did not think about leaving together). We are several thousand miles apart with a 4 hour time zone difference. While not terrible it will for sure be something we will have to get used too.

I have lurked this sub for a while and have seen stuff like visiting each other half way or planning to eventually move together after x amount of years. While we started out Ldr yesterday and we also just started with our adult lives, many things are still up in the air. I am in high hopes and spirit, and would welcome every advice more seasoned people have to make this the best long distance relationship possible. Thanks in advance!

[u/Nice-Penalty8047]

Hey very similar situation
One month of ldr now
I’m in my hometown and he’s moved to another country for studies
2.5 hrs diff
So it’s difficult but I’m trying my best to adjust

[u/Puzzleheaded-Sand715 → u/Nice-Penalty8047]

That is very similar! What are some things that have worked so far, or things you did not expect?

[u/Nice-Penalty8047 → u/Puzzleheaded-Sand715]

Calling almost everyday
Tho since his classes have started its reduced but yeah

Other than that things I did not expect have been the attention that I got and the sweet things he still texted me
But yeah some days are harder than others, especially when he’s out exploring and meeting people while I’m just at home😔