Falling in love is a wonderful experience, particularly when it's reciprocated. Love has the power to transform a person when they meet that special someone for whom they're willing to give everything. I say this because a woman, (wait, isn't woman too big for this small girl) who was once distant, changed me in an instant.
The truth is that I was never a fan of long-distance relationships. I have trust issues because of one ship I fell out of. I wasn't badly injured, but I got hurt in a place that took a lot of time to heal. This lady wasn't even far from me, but yet I wasn't the captain of the ship. When I got to find out, it was too late, so I was thrown out of the ship. Ever since then, I felt relationships were a waste of time. Ever since I developed trust issue, and I just wanted to enjoy my single life to the fullest. Yes, I had the same thoughts when Grace offered me a ride on her ship. I wasn't really going to get into any ship with my two legs, but I would like to enjoy the sweetness of the ship before I jump out.
Starting a new relationship with Grace was the best thing that happened to me. We started dating the first week of March, and then the following week I traveled. I was a good bad boy, so I wasn't expecting her to put her mind to the relationship. We were thousands of miles away from each other, but I don't know why I feel drawn to her every minute. At a point, I thought it was voodoo because I just lost interest in other women. Was it the way she talks? the way she dresses? her beauty? I really don't know, but all I know is that I want to be a better person for her because I love her.
This is what love is all about. Over the past six months of us being apart, we have only communicated via mobile calls and social media. Every time our conversation ends, I long to see her. We were able to keep our connection strong by trusting each other to the maximum, having continuous communication, and keeping tabs on what was going on in each other's lives. The funny fact is that we only got to see each other three times in the first year of our relationship.
I try not to lie to myself or other ladies who ask if I am in a relationship. I used her picture as my lock screen, so when other ladies see it and go, "Is that your girlfriend? or who is she?" My answers are, "Yes, she's my girlfriend." I believe if you deny your long-distance partner when they are not there, then you are not really for them.
The big question. Am I against long-distance relationships?
The truth is that I was against it in a big way before, but for now, I don't think so. For every advantage, there is a disadvantage. I think if you meet the right person, even distance won't be a problem. Thanks for reading.
