Living Japan_Long-Distance Advice

Lots of people end up being in long distance relationships during (or after) studying abroad. Many people break up, but I've actually found out that if there person is great, you won't regret sticking it out. Some things are more important than short time flings. Although I haven't studies abroad for too long yet, I've been in long distance relationships before so I know it's do-able!　　　　　Anyway, here's my advice. I hope it helps! But if it doesn't, feel free to contact me to vent, ask questions, or share your experiences.

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• abroad
• distance
• exchange
• Japan
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• long
• relationships
• student
• study
• Tokyo

[DiminishingMoonlight]

Hey, I'm studying abroad in Tsukuba, Ibaraki right now. I've been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 16 months, and this is the farthest we've ever been away from each other. Right now we're talking a lot on skype, and that seems to make it a little easier. But, it still is hard. I'll be gone for 10 months, and we're trying to make plans to see each other on winter break or spring break. do you have any advice or anything?

[midori1]

@DiminishingMoonlight

10 months is a long time, but do-able! (^_~)b

Skype is good, I'd also suggest sending lots of letters. They always end up being a nice surprise in the mail and it lets you know the other person is thinking of you and still cares about you.

[midori1]

For visiting, I'd suggest your gf come to Japan vs you going back home. When I went home, it just felt kind of depressing and it was weird to step out of "Japan mode" and then back again. My husband really loved coming to Japan and then he could see where I lived and what everything was like for me. We would tour all over, bond and just have an awesome time. (We were long distance for 2 years)

[Moldovanca]

HI,

I like your video a lot! Your advice really is helpful. Thanks, i'm working on a video response so i can tell you my story.

Angelica

[midori1]

really? I'm glad! :) My husband got deployed so I'm going into my 2nd year of the long distance thing so if you ever wanna vent or whatever, feel free!

[Akakiba15]

i think a good thing to mention too, is that for the first time, you really get to feel what it's like to feel like a minority, it's a real shock hahah

[midori1]

^^ haha it's true. But once you get over the paranoia, it's not so bad ^_~

[IMAKEITRAIN2000]

long distance sucks ass.

[burwill007]

ur really cute i wish i was ur boyfriend XD

[fia416]

I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN BY ITS HARD WHEN YOUR IN YOUR ROOM, She left on Friday and its now Sunday night and I am already depressed. She is in Tokyo for 11 months. I just ordered her flowers and chocolate. But I have not had a call yet, just one e-mail :(

[midori1]

^_^ Thank you. Things are going really well actually. We talk to each other at least once a week & being in Japan has been a good distraction. If anything, it's bringing us closer & making us value our time together more.