Behind Every “Good Man”
“The President is essentially the victim of whatever happens during and after his presidency.”
-said of James Buchanan, voted the worst president
I had ideas of writing about something political and intelligent. Those ideas will have to wait. Today I want to write about long-distance relationships. Now, I do have the advantage of being from the same hometown as my lady, but we currently go to different schools in different states. Does it work? Only because it has to. Without amazing family and friends, I don’t think this would work.
I think we have made it work as well as anyone could, but it tends to cause turbulence in life. There is one advantage to the arrangement, especially now, while we’re both finishing up a difficult semester before graduation. But this cuts both ways. There are many days where the person I want to crash with at the end of a long day is only accessibly by phone, a poor substitute for being in her presence.
She is a large part of the inspiration for me as far as political aspirations. I know that with her by my side, I can do anything. She grounds me, challenges me, balances me, and helps me relax and rest. And she is remarkable in her own abilities and potential for accomplishment. Whatever I do from this point forward, I will not be able to take full credit.
So long distance is tough. But for the right girl, you do what you have to. No question. The greater the reward the higher the up-front cost, in general. I’m getting a great girl for a mere bargain in contrast to this principle.
I may sound cheesy here. But remember years from now when you look back at what I’ve done. And give credit where it’s do. To Heather…The most beautiful and talented girl I’ve ever known.
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January 20th, 2006 at 8:01 am
You brought tears to my eyes. I don’t know what I can possibly say in a little comment after an entry like that. I wish I could give you a hug, but the whole long distance thing… Thank you. Thank you for being the absolutely stunning man who holds me enthralled, no matter the distance. You are a great man who has lived, is living, and will contintue to live a great life. That’s one of the things that drew me to you. I adore you.
Heather
January 20th, 2006 at 10:53 am
As someone who experienced a long-distance relationship first hand, I can understand your plight. However, I also know that being forced to relate in a strictly verbal manner forges more depth of relationship in a shorter amount of time than any other method.
January 20th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
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