My boyfriend and I are long-distance. We want to live together eventually, but for now, we're focusing on our personal goals.

The article discusses the experiences of a couple who has been in a long-distance relationship for two years, emphasizing the importance of communication and shared rituals. They maintain their bond through consistent texting, daily FaceTime calls, and planning exciting dates when they see each other. While they recognize the challenges and emotional strain of being apart, they find comfort in small routines and moments that reinforce their commitment. They envision living together eventually but prioritize their individual goals for now.

Being five hours away from my boyfriend is difficult, but we have a lot of things we do to make it work. For example, we always say 'good morning' and 'good night' - this may not seem important, but being able to start and end our day with the thought of each other helps us remember that we always have one another.

Sometimes, it can feel like I'm counting every minute of every day: the time we have until we see each other, the time we have together until he leaves, and then repeat.

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