The Emotional Roller Coaster

[loveknowsnodistance27]

This isn't a specific post about my SO, I'm just interested in seeing what you all had to say about this. Do you guys notice in your LDR's that your emotions change a lot from day to day? I've seen this happen a lot to me throughout the course of this LDR...I'll be feeling so positive and amazing one day about everything and then, the next minute or day I'll be all negative and feel as if I can't get through the distance. This really is an emotional roller coaster, but I'm so glad to be along for the ride, and all the sadness is worth it. The LDR brings out a ton of emotions I didn't even know I had (It's kind of cool in that way!) and I know through it all, I've truly grown a lot and am actually much stronger than I ever knew I could be, despite the tough days...which I do get through somehow.

[Mfashnik]

I understand exactly what you mean. My emotions don't always change day to day, but there are sometimes when I'm sooo down, because I miss my SO, but at the same time I'm soooo happy just to have him to miss.

It confuses a lot of people, but I wouldn't ask for it to be any other way.

[loveknowsnodistance27]

Yeah, I probably exaggerated on the day-to-day part lol. It's every so often, I guess I just got kind of carried away. XD I've been asked why I would get into an LDR. It is what it is and my boyfriend means that much to me that I'm willing to go months at a time without seeing him because I love him that much.

[ErikaH]

I've noticed this too. Some days I'm just so happy, and others I feel so alone and just want to be able to touch my SO. It's hard, but I know it'll be definitely worth it when we meet.

[Karringtyn]

Absolutely. It is exhausting mentally somedays...I could be on the verge of tears.... And other days...SOOO high on life...

But always in love.

[Mara]

Most of the time, I think I handle it pretty well. Okay, maybe half of the time, but some days just get to me. Certain things get to me as well. Just little things that make me think of him. But I can say I do think it is getting easier for me if only for the fact I'm starting to accept that this is how it is for now and I know that it won't be this way forever.

[milaya]

I agree. My mood can change a lot through out the day. One minute I can be really happy and positive the next minute I feel so down and just wanna cry. Sometimes I'm not even sure why.

[FadedSunrise]

Yes! I wonder at times if its because I'm young and liable to be wishy washy. But I guess its not just me.

[LostInLove]

When The Boy first left, my mood changed by the hour pretty much. I think the first thread I posted was asking for advice on that . It's settled down now, but I still have up days and down days.

[OliveOyl]

sometimes just hearing his voice totally helps switch my moods. I think my moods switch because I miss him so much. (I usually only get 1 phonecall a week for reasons beyond his control). Sometimes I just need to hear him, or talk to him and I am able to become centered.

[JoshA]

Um i know that im a guy but its really hard for me to keep my emotions in check with my SO because i miss her so much most times ill be happy for her one minute then the next day be alone and feel horrible and since i moved to this state not having any friends makes me want to talk to her alot more than i can which causes me to try and get ahold of her alot and now we argue alot and she thinks i dont trust her because im really lonley and i cant control it and im really scared to lose her after our 4 year relationship and knowing i love her and that she loves me

[Caitlin2009]

yeaaah it happens, those days you just gotta suck it up and get through it, and think the distance is only temporary because you will close it and finally be with them!

[BabyGund]

Not as much anymore and that's because I've changed my attitude. I can sit around and mope and pine away for what I don't have or I can be happy and grateful and thankful for what I do have. I chose the latter.

[leonsfangirl]

Yep, being in an LDR really plays havoc with your emotions.
Last week the distance was getting to my SO tons, but i was more optimistic but this week the distance has hit me hard.
And before i met my SO i was not the romantic, mushy,lovey dovey type. I used to make fun of my sister because of the i love you messages she left her husband all over facebook while he was at work,like pass the sick bucket and what not. But now i do it to my SO, and love songs seem to mean alot more now.
Love is a very strange and wonderful thing

[beaton]

Yep. Some days I feel so lucky, and others I'll start to question every little thing, and have to hold back from picking fights because I know it's just a mood swing. Then he'll leave a voicemail, or text me something sweet, or we'll chat for a few, and everything falls back into focus.