Long distance is tricky and mean business.
Based on my encounters with my dear friend, a very close one, i have come to know that long distance relationship are and can become complicated.
Distance is something that 'love' of present time can not endure. It is maybe the bond, resolve, control, truth, lust, sex, belief or the mother of all idiotic nonsensical reasons - Doubt.
Doubt on the partner' fidelity, intentions; which incredibly come out to be true.
Love isn't restricted, in current times, to just feelings and long hours of evening walks or waiting and coming late at a coffee shop. It isn't the tedious shopping spree for and with the loved one, or being with her in hard times. It has transpired a much darker, i wouldn't call hideous, but scary face.
It is the 21st century love as it is announced proudly. It needs everyday body contact, holding hands, touch of skin and flesh. It is of less or no consequence if the person is hurt, distressed or confused. Depressed, or worried or passing via tough hour.
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My friend broke up, reason - wasn't good enough for him anymore. They were on long distance for 6 months. What happened ?, I can't say . But it wasn't good as the problem could have been fixed. It is all in the mind and the way one thinks. One should know it can happen in future and be prepared- mentally, as professional lives are demanding.
If can't stay together in tough times...don't have a relationship. Learn to respect the freedom and build concrete trust. layer it with love with a topping of assurance. Preserve it in the cool breeze of time and savor its greatness lifelong. For love if lost once, hardly looks back.
For moving on is a natural default of nature.
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