Long distance relationships during college are breakup-prone for a number of reasons, but don’t worry, you can make it through any challenges as long as you both are willing to do the work it takes to keep a strong connection, build a strong sense of security in your relationship and learn to trust each other even as you meet new people and get the education that will lead to your careers.

It’s important to realize that the most negativity that you are probably going to encounter is from those in your inner circle who don’t think you have what it takes to go the distance or who believe that ultimately, all LDRs fail, maybe because they tried one once or knew someone who did. Just remember that another person’s failed relationship does not necessarily dictate your future, that is, unless you let it get inside your head.

In an article written by Nicolle Fagan that was published on collegian.com, Fagan who has been in an LDR since her freshmen days, had this to say about long distance relationships during college:

It has been beaten into my head that high school romances are flimsy and that you will find that special someone when you are in college. My parents and the majority of my friends’ parents all “met in college.”

I have been faithfully with my boyfriend since sophomore year in high school. We celebrated our three-year anniversary last week, but I am not going to lie and say it is not without some problems , but we make it work.

College is about meeting new people, so it is hard to maintain those past relationships with your high school boyfriend or girlfriend in the face of new social environments.

I’m also one of the fortunate ones. I get to see my boyfriend at least once every two weeks or so between him working and my education. But what of those out of state boyfriends or girlfriends that are hundreds, or even thousands, of miles away?

It’s lonely. It’s hard. It’s testing.

But is it worth it?

In my opinion? Yes.

Don’t let anyone tell you that a long distance love isn’t possible or that all high school relationships are doomed to fail.

No one knows your situation like you do. Don’t let others define who or when you should find your special someone. …

Contrary to popular opinion, long distance relationships during college can and do last, but like anything that endures, it takes creativity and work.

Long distance relationships during college can work out, but you have to stay strong and keep the faith in the face of negativity from family, college friends and those who may have hidden agendas for wanting your relationship to fail.

In the final analysis, all that matters is your commitment to each other. As you learn and grow in the faith that you can temporarily live apart, but still be together in heart, spirit and through regular contact and periodic visits, the opinions of others will drop away, especially as you prove them wrong. Don’t ever let someone predict your future.

If you’re in a college distance relationship, please leave your tips for keeping your passion for each other strong.

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