Distant Diaries Blog

This is the place where I share stories, thoughts, and tips from life in a long distance relationship. From the excitement of reunions to the reality of time apart, each blog gives an honest look at what it’s really like to build something meaningful across borders.

You’ll find personal experiences, practical advice, and small things that help make the distance feel a little less far.

 

Whether you're in a long distance relationship yourself, thinking about starting one, or just curious about how two people in different countries make it work — you’re in the right place. Expect relatable content, real advice, and hopefully a few laughs along the way.

 

New blogs are added regularly, so feel free to browse, binge, and share if something speaks to you.

 

Tips

Sharing honest, tried-and-tested tips for making long-distance relationships feel a little less distant.

Activities

Little habits, fun activities, and meaningful moments designed to help you feel close, even when you're worlds apart.

Stories

Real-life moments, from midnight calls to emotional airport goodbyes, straight from my own long-distance journey.

Personal diary

This blog is more than just a collection of posts — it’s a personal diary of what it really feels like to love someone from a distance.

New here? Start with our story

In many of my blogs, I’ll refer to moments from my own relationship because that’s where a lot of this experience comes from. If you’re curious how a simple university interview led to a long distance relationship and everything that came after, feel free to read our story first. It might give a little more context and hopefully a smile too.

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Could the new EU-UK Youth Deal make long-distance love easier?

21 mei 2025 21:39

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.

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How to make saying goodbye a little less awful

14 mei 2025 20:14

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.

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The ultimate long-distance date night idea (for music lovers)

14 mei 2025 17:45

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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