Episode 19: My Top 3 Long Distance Tricks

I don't know if anyone who reads this is in a Long Distance Relationship (LDR) or knows people who are BUT I've got things to share!

Recently I've been feeling very stressed about figuring out my future with SAM. When are we going to close the distance? How? Jobs? Money? >_<! It's really hard to balance the unknown with your own hopeful and faithful state of mind, especially when you don't really have anything to reference. This brings me to the LDR resources that I've found lately and have really helped me calm my anxieties about the whole thing.

1. The Couple App: So far, couple has been great for SAM and I! It's like imessage except it's tailored to the two of you. You can "thumb kiss" which is basically both of you touching the screen in the same spot at the same time and generating a vibration through the phone. A pretty bad substitute for kissing but a good way to feel closer than you actually are. SAM and I also had a lot of fun sketching pictures to each other and together! on the app! Other fun features include those huge emojis we've grown to love on FB messenger, a "thinking of you" button that has come in handy with our time difference and sleeping schedules lol. And there's facetime and phone calls, there is just a ton of stuff in this app and I'm positive if you try it, you will definitely find something to love.
2. LDR magazine: LDR mag is an web-based magazine that has SOOOOO much to offer any long distance couple, whether you're miles or countries apart. All those worries I had before? Were soothed by the articles and couple features on this website. I spent maybe 2 days just basking in everything about LDR and it's definitely going to be a staple for me as I navigate through the ups and downs of this relationship.
3. Youtube: Who would have known SO many LDRs are on youtube!!!! and creating videos and blogs and just doing things I wish I could do, lol. Wow! I was so surprised to find all there was to offer on youtube and see how other people have approached their LDR. My favorite is Mattias and Leonie! Their LDR is so exciting and they are countries apart like SAM and I. Mattias is from Sweden I believe and Leonie is from Sydney, Australia! There is so much to look up to on the youtube vlogs, I highly suggest you check them out. 

These are my top 3 resources that I am using to help me get through some of my toughest thoughts about LDRs and I hope that others will find these resources helpful! The biggest thing I've seen on these sites is not to stress about closing the distance, crazier things have happened and good things come to those who wait :). 

P.S. if you're in the mood for a thought provoking movie about LDRs, check out "Like Crazy"