On Friday, July 8th, I finally met my boyfriend, Chris for the first time and I just wanted to share our story with everyone =]. We met online 2 years ago and started talking as good friends last May and then started falling in love. On August 13, 2010, we decided we wanted to be a couple even though he lives in California and I live in Maryland 2832 miles away. I wasn't sure how our relationship would turn out or if I'd ever meet him, but I wanted to try and make it work because he seemed like such an amazing guy.
I only told my close friends; some supported me and others didn't. As much as I wanted to tell my parents I had a boyfriend, I was nervous they wouldn't approve and did not tell them for a few months. One day on the way to the gym she confronted me about my "friend" Chris and I ended up telling her everything. She thought it was rather interesting but once her and Chris started talking on webcam, I could tell she was starting to like him. Since I was too nervous to tell my dad who I thought would disapprove, my mom did and he was totally fine with it. I was so relieved my parents approved and everything was falling into place =]. Chris ended up telling his family a few days later who also approved and were happy for him. We couldn't have been happier to have told our friends and family and started becoming friends with each others through facebook and on webcam.
We started planning on meeting sometime during the summer and chose July 8th-17th which included my birthday and our 11th month anniversary. We started a countdown on our computers and counted down the months, weeks, days, and hours until we'd finally be together
. I still remembering feeling like it was unreal and I couldn't believe that he would actually be here in Maryland with me. I was so nervous that I would be awkward and I'd be a bad kisser (since I had never had my first kiss) and I just wanted everything to go perfectly.
July 8th came around and it was finally time to go to the airport to pick him up. His flight was supposed to land at 3:42pm but thunderstorms had his flight redirected to Pittsburgh. The storm passed and his flight finally landed at BWI around 6pm. I remember standing near the gate so nervous and then I finally saw him! We were both smiling so big and gave each other the biggest hug. I remember pulling back to look at him and thinking omg he is so handsome I can't believe he is here right now! All the nervousness I felt went away the moment we hugged and it felt like I had known him forever. It couldn't have been more perfect. My mom took pictures of us as we hugged so we'd always have pictures from the moment we met. We walked down to baggage claim as happy as can be and he kissed me on the cheek for the first time as we were waiting. I thought I'd be so nervous in front of everyone but there wasn't an ounce of nervousness in either of us. We held hands and walked to the car to head over to Ocean City, MD. The three hour car ride was filled with hugs, kisses on the cheek, and cuddling. I was so beyond happy that we connected the instant we met and everything was turning out perfectly. Chris met my dad at our beach house and we spent the night talking, laughing, and taking a bunch of pictures. That night while we were cuddling on the couch watching TV, we kissed for the first time. Words can't describe how amazing it felt to finally kiss him. It was AMAZING!
The next day we went to the beach where Chris went into the Atlantic for the first time. We also went to the pool, out for dinner with our family and then to the boardwalk where we cuddled under the pier at sunset watching the waves and kissing. On Sunday, we went to the boardwalk and got Thrashers French Fries and played in the arcade. Chris also bought me a beautiful birthday dress and surprised me with a purse. We came back and had dinner with my family and some our our friends and then went back to the beach and exchanged promise rings. On Monday, 18th birthday, I woke up to Chris singing me happy birthday and then we went out to Dennys for breakfast. He bought me a beautiful bouquet of a dozen white and red roses and then we went parasailing! I was nervous at first but I had Chris right there with me the whole time. It was so fun and relaxing being up in the air together looking over all of Ocean City. Then we went to the boardwalk, had lunch at the Dough Roller, and then rode the giant ferris wheel together. It was the best birthday I've ever had and I'll never forget how special Chris made it. Tuesday we went to go play mini golf, went our for lunch, went shopping, and then came home where Chris tried Maryland blue crabs for the first time and loved them! On Wednesday our 11 month Anniversary, we went to the beach and got Telescope pictures taken which is a tradition in Ocean City and they turned out perfect! We went swimming in the ocean, went out for pizza, picked up the pictures and got cleaned up for our Anniversary dinner at Fresco's on the Bay. It was such a romantic dinner on the water during the sunset. It couldn't have been more perfect . Our last night together we went out for ice cream with my mom and cuddled together and left early Thursday morning for home. It was sad leaving Ocean City but we were excited to get home so Chris could see where I live. Once we got home I showed him around and we went to the boardwalk down the street in my town. He loved it there and later that night we met at a restaraunt on the water with my family, my friend Colton, and his family. Chris got to meet my two friends MC and Colton. It made me happy seeing everyone excited to meet him and getting along . On Friday my parents took us to Washington, DC where we saw the Washington Monument, the WWII Memorial, Georgetown Cupcakes (DC Cupcakes on TLC), and then to the White House. It was such a fun day together sight seeing and being with my parents. Later we went to the Farmer's Market down at the boardwalk and had kettle corn and Chris got to try Rita's Italian Ice for the first time. The we went out for dinner at Thursday's with my parents and had a nice meal. Saturday we had a cookout for Chris with some of my friends and family. We played in our pool and had a great time with everyone. I was so happy he was able to meet some of my closest friends who absolutely love him . Our last night together we cuddled on the couch and watched TV and then went to bed. I didn't want to leave him so he slept on my bedroom floor all night. Sunday morning we went down to the boardwalk to cherish our last day. I tried so hard not to think about him leaving. We came home and had lunch and then it was time to take him back to the airport.
The time in the car on the way there was the hardest knowing he wouldn't be coming back. All week we kissed and hugged as much as we could to make up for the time we were apart and it made me so sad thinking I wouldn't get to do that for awhile. I was dreading this day. When we got to the airport I tried my hardest to hold back the tears and be strong for him but my heart was hurting so bad knowing he was leaving. I could tell he was hurting to and held on to him to try and comfort him. We talked about trying to meet again in the winter so it wouldn't be so long until we were together. We walked over to security and my parents said their goodbyes. I started choking up when I watched my dad say goodbye because I could tell he was getting teary eyed. I couldn't hold it in any longer and grabbed Chris for a hug and cried into his shoulder with him. We told each other it would be ok and that we'd be together soon and that we loved each other and both had an amazing week that we'd never ever forget. Letting go of his hand and watching him walk away was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. We waved goodbye and I walked back over to my parents to go back home. I cried the whole way home. Everything reminded me of him. When we got back home I put on the hoodie he left me and read a little note he left for me saying he'd be back soon and loved me so much. I missed him so much. His kisses, hugs, his voice, his smell, his jokes, everything. I couldn't wait to talk to him again when he landed. That night I uploaded all of our pictures and remembering all the fun times we had together comforted me and I started feeling a lot better. When he landed in California, he called me and I was relieved he arrived safely.
I'll never ever forget this amazing opportunity we had to meet one another. It was a chance in a lifetime and beyond perfect and reassured every feeling I feel for him. Getting to experience how amazing it was together makes us so excited for our future together. It truly did feel like I had known him forever and that is one of the things I love about our relationship. We cherished every day we had together and made it the best it could be. The distance has made our relationship stronger and knowing we "kicked distance in the butt" that week feels amazing. I never thought I'd be in this kind of relationship but it has turned out to be more than perfect. I know I say that a lot but it really has. It has made us have a strong trust for one another, we communicate so well since that is what our relationship is mainly based on while we are away, and our love is as strong as ever knowing we can withstand being thousands of miles away, yet loving as if we are together in person. Chris has shown me what true love is and how to stay strong when times get tough. I love him with all of my heart and I can't wait until the next time we meet. Long distance relationships can work if you truly love the person and try with all of your heart to made it work out. Cherish every moment you have with that person. Saying goodbye is always hard but you have to remember that it is not "goodbye", but "see you later".
Thank you for reading and good luck to everyone with their relationships! Love truly knows no distance
I only told my close friends; some supported me and others didn't. As much as I wanted to tell my parents I had a boyfriend, I was nervous they wouldn't approve and did not tell them for a few months. One day on the way to the gym she confronted me about my "friend" Chris and I ended up telling her everything. She thought it was rather interesting but once her and Chris started talking on webcam, I could tell she was starting to like him. Since I was too nervous to tell my dad who I thought would disapprove, my mom did and he was totally fine with it. I was so relieved my parents approved and everything was falling into place =]. Chris ended up telling his family a few days later who also approved and were happy for him. We couldn't have been happier to have told our friends and family and started becoming friends with each others through facebook and on webcam.
We started planning on meeting sometime during the summer and chose July 8th-17th which included my birthday and our 11th month anniversary. We started a countdown on our computers and counted down the months, weeks, days, and hours until we'd finally be together
. I still remembering feeling like it was unreal and I couldn't believe that he would actually be here in Maryland with me. I was so nervous that I would be awkward and I'd be a bad kisser (since I had never had my first kiss) and I just wanted everything to go perfectly. July 8th came around and it was finally time to go to the airport to pick him up. His flight was supposed to land at 3:42pm but thunderstorms had his flight redirected to Pittsburgh. The storm passed and his flight finally landed at BWI around 6pm. I remember standing near the gate so nervous and then I finally saw him! We were both smiling so big and gave each other the biggest hug. I remember pulling back to look at him and thinking omg he is so handsome I can't believe he is here right now! All the nervousness I felt went away the moment we hugged and it felt like I had known him forever. It couldn't have been more perfect. My mom took pictures of us as we hugged so we'd always have pictures from the moment we met. We walked down to baggage claim as happy as can be and he kissed me on the cheek for the first time as we were waiting. I thought I'd be so nervous in front of everyone but there wasn't an ounce of nervousness in either of us. We held hands and walked to the car to head over to Ocean City, MD. The three hour car ride was filled with hugs, kisses on the cheek, and cuddling. I was so beyond happy that we connected the instant we met and everything was turning out perfectly. Chris met my dad at our beach house and we spent the night talking, laughing, and taking a bunch of pictures. That night while we were cuddling on the couch watching TV, we kissed for the first time. Words can't describe how amazing it felt to finally kiss him
. It was AMAZING! The next day we went to the beach where Chris went into the Atlantic for the first time. We also went to the pool, out for dinner with our family and then to the boardwalk where we cuddled under the pier at sunset watching the waves and kissing. On Sunday, we went to the boardwalk and got Thrashers French Fries and played in the arcade. Chris also bought me a beautiful birthday dress and surprised me with a purse. We came back and had dinner with my family and some our our friends and then went back to the beach and exchanged promise rings
. On Monday, 18th birthday, I woke up to Chris singing me happy birthday and then we went out to Dennys for breakfast. He bought me a beautiful bouquet of a dozen white and red roses and then we went parasailing! I was nervous at first but I had Chris right there with me the whole time. It was so fun and relaxing being up in the air together looking over all of Ocean City. Then we went to the boardwalk, had lunch at the Dough Roller, and then rode the giant ferris wheel together. It was the best birthday I've ever had and I'll never forget how special Chris made it. Tuesday we went to go play mini golf, went our for lunch, went shopping, and then came home where Chris tried Maryland blue crabs for the first time and loved them! On Wednesday our 11 month Anniversary, we went to the beach and got Telescope pictures taken which is a tradition in Ocean City and they turned out perfect! We went swimming in the ocean, went out for pizza, picked up the pictures and got cleaned up for our Anniversary dinner at Fresco's on the Bay. It was such a romantic dinner on the water during the sunset. It couldn't have been more perfect . Our last night together we went out for ice cream with my mom and cuddled together and left early Thursday morning for home. It was sad leaving Ocean City but we were excited to get home so Chris could see where I live. Once we got home I showed him around and we went to the boardwalk down the street in my town. He loved it there and later that night we met at a restaraunt on the water with my family, my friend Colton, and his family. Chris got to meet my two friends MC and Colton. It made me happy seeing everyone excited to meet him and getting along . On Friday my parents took us to Washington, DC where we saw the Washington Monument, the WWII Memorial, Georgetown Cupcakes (DC Cupcakes on TLC), and then to the White House. It was such a fun day together sight seeing and being with my parents. Later we went to the Farmer's Market down at the boardwalk and had kettle corn and Chris got to try Rita's Italian Ice for the first time. The we went out for dinner at Thursday's with my parents and had a nice meal. Saturday we had a cookout for Chris with some of my friends and family. We played in our pool and had a great time with everyone. I was so happy he was able to meet some of my closest friends who absolutely love him . Our last night together we cuddled on the couch and watched TV and then went to bed. I didn't want to leave him so he slept on my bedroom floor all night. Sunday morning we went down to the boardwalk to cherish our last day. I tried so hard not to think about him leaving. We came home and had lunch and then it was time to take him back to the airport.The time in the car on the way there was the hardest knowing he wouldn't be coming back. All week we kissed and hugged as much as we could to make up for the time we were apart and it made me so sad thinking I wouldn't get to do that for awhile. I was dreading this day. When we got to the airport I tried my hardest to hold back the tears and be strong for him but my heart was hurting so bad knowing he was leaving. I could tell he was hurting to and held on to him to try and comfort him. We talked about trying to meet again in the winter so it wouldn't be so long until we were together. We walked over to security and my parents said their goodbyes. I started choking up when I watched my dad say goodbye because I could tell he was getting teary eyed. I couldn't hold it in any longer and grabbed Chris for a hug and cried into his shoulder with him. We told each other it would be ok and that we'd be together soon and that we loved each other and both had an amazing week that we'd never ever forget. Letting go of his hand and watching him walk away was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. We waved goodbye and I walked back over to my parents to go back home. I cried the whole way home. Everything reminded me of him. When we got back home I put on the hoodie he left me and read a little note he left for me saying he'd be back soon and loved me so much. I missed him so much. His kisses, hugs, his voice, his smell, his jokes, everything. I couldn't wait to talk to him again when he landed. That night I uploaded all of our pictures and remembering all the fun times we had together comforted me and I started feeling a lot better. When he landed in California, he called me and I was relieved he arrived safely
.I'll never ever forget this amazing opportunity we had to meet one another. It was a chance in a lifetime and beyond perfect and reassured every feeling I feel for him. Getting to experience how amazing it was together makes us so excited for our future together. It truly did feel like I had known him forever and that is one of the things I love about our relationship. We cherished every day we had together and made it the best it could be. The distance has made our relationship stronger and knowing we "kicked distance in the butt" that week feels amazing. I never thought I'd be in this kind of relationship but it has turned out to be more than perfect. I know I say that a lot but it really has. It has made us have a strong trust for one another, we communicate so well since that is what our relationship is mainly based on while we are away, and our love is as strong as ever knowing we can withstand being thousands of miles away, yet loving as if we are together in person
. Chris has shown me what true love is and how to stay strong when times get tough. I love him with all of my heart and I can't wait until the next time we meet. Long distance relationships can work if you truly love the person and try with all of your heart to made it work out. Cherish every moment you have with that person. Saying goodbye is always hard but you have to remember that it is not "goodbye", but "see you later". Thank you for reading and good luck to everyone with their relationships! Love truly knows no distance