[WhiteDaisy128]

My fiance and I lived together 2 years before he moved to Maryland (I'm in NC) for a job. He's been there 2 years now.

We found that the distance was great for us...I mean, yeah, it sucked...but it solidified that we NEED each other in our lives (he has since popped the question). We got macbook computers with ichat so we could see each other every day. We also had a family cell phone plan so we could talk whenever for however long for free (only do this if you are in a very serious relationship as it's one bill). Make sure to set a talk time...by the time we got home from work and worked out, ate dinner, etc. it was around 9 PM...and we would talk from 9-10ish. Be ready to spend a lot of money on plane tickets (if you are far enough apart to need them). We saw each other pretty much every 2 weeks. Book plane tickets early for the best fairs. We were lucky because southwest flew directly from RDU to BWI for pretty cheap. Don't change normal conversations - talk about your day, etc. just like if you were together. Be flexible and understanding.

A long distance stint will make you or break you.

I'm moving to Maryland in June right after our wedding!! Yay!