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Romantic relationships need not span great distances to be difficult, but great distances do tend to make them difficult. How can a supposed couple spend time together when school, work, and other commitments keep them apart? Such distances can even exacerbate small issues to make them seem like larger ones and they mostly preclude the exchange of such expressions of affection as hugs and flowers and even smiles. Telephone calls, e-mails, and text and picture messages can be nice, but none of them can take the place of holding hands, strolling through a park, and sharing warm smiles.
As fond as Alicia and I are of each other, the long-distance nature of our relationship has simply not been working for either of us. We are going to try to remain friends, but we are no longer a supposed couple.
Break-ups may not ever be pleasant, but they can certainly be amicable. So it was with Alicia. I wonder if that bodes well for our non-romantic friendship.
