Welcome to Distant Diaries – my little corner of the internet where I share what it’s really like to be in a long-distance relationship. Whether your partner is in another city, country, or time zone, you're not alone. I've been there (still am, actually), and this blog is all about staying connected when you're physically apart.
Let’s be honest: it’s not all handwritten letters and romantic countdowns. Sometimes it’s buffering video calls and “I think you froze again” moments.
But there’s also beauty in it – the little things, the deep talks, the creative ways love shows up from miles away.
So grab a coffee (or wine, no judgment), scroll around, and make yourself at home
So, why did I start this blog? Simple: I’m in a long-distance relationship too (duh). After four years of texts, FaceTime calls, figuring out how to make online dates feel special, and learning how to laugh and cry on the same call... I guess you could say I’ve learned a few things.
One of the biggest? It can get lonely. Not because there’s no one to talk to, but because not everyone gets it. That constant balancing act of missing someone deeply while still trying to live your day-to-day life.
With Distant Diaries, I’m hoping to create more than just a blog – maybe even a small corner of the internet where we can share, support, and feel a little less alone in the process. And hey, even if no one reads it? At least it keeps me from doom-scrolling on TikTok every night. A win is a win.
So if any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Let’s figure it out together.
Let’s be honest. Long distance relationships are tough. You can’t just meet up after work, plan last-minute trips or give a quick hug when one of you has a bad day. Watching couples around you enjoy those simple moments can make the distance feel even heavier.
Let’s face it: being in a long-distance relationship is not for the faint of heart. If one of you lives in the UK and the other in the EU, things haven’t exactly gotten easier since Brexit. But something interesting is bubbling in the political world. The UK and the EU are in talks about a new mobility deal for people under 30. Nothing’s confirmed yet, but the idea is simple: to make it easier for young people to live, work, and travel between the two regions for up to two years.
If you’re in a long distance relationship, you’ll know: saying goodbye never really gets easier. The joy of being together is quickly replaced by the weight of parting again, and it can feel like a tough emotional shift every single time.
Let’s be honest, being in a long-distance relationship means you have to get a little creative when it comes to date nights. For us, music has always been something special. From the very beginning, we were sending songs back and forth, discovering new artists together, and talking about the tracks that shaped us. So, it only made sense to turn that into a fun way to connect. In this blog, I’ll share one of our favorite long-distance date ideas that’s perfect for music lovers — and a great excuse to make a playlist that actually means something.
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