Love Thursday: Long distance relationships
As some of you know, I have a wonderful Calabrese boyfriend back in Firenze. I was lucky to have him jump into my life. And if some of you might not know, (if you don't read my blog enough) I have since traveled the 8 hour plane ride back to Chi-town, crying most of the way. It was the first flight I never once slept. That turned a light on on my sleep deprived head. I wrote a whole bunch on the plane, and needless to say watched the movie P.S. I Love You, and had many ugly crys throughout. If you have seen that movie you will understand.
The days leading up to my departure were flying by faster than I could say "Ciao" a million times to him as I hung a regular phonecall. He attended my great Uncle's wedding with me, plus my Mom and Aunt.
As foretold to me, there were a few other Italians due to show up and as luck would have it, we would be sitting with them at dinner. The night unfolded beautifully, although the Italian friends of my Uncle didn't show up. So my 'Tesoro' was the only Italian.
He felt honored as well as on the language front. He surprised me so much. He walked up to my Aunts, Cousins and started a conversation. SO bold, SO Confident, SO ME!
The day came to when I had to board yet another plane. It was the hardest 'ci vediamo' I ever had to endure. Reassuring him that we can do this was my job. The thought of us stepping away from this relationship, made my heart crumble inside. The pain. I never had a man touch my soul as much as he has. That is what is engraved in my brain: "WHEN HAPPY, DON'T WALK AWAY, PERSEVERE TOWARDS YOUR GOAL." I played soccer for 15 years, I know how to push myself to the limits in training. I know how to encourage others to keep putting the pressure on. You will get that ball away from that agressive forward!
Needless to say, we are keeping strong and I am trying to save as much as possible so I can return to Firenze, where my heart is. Long distance relationships are as hard as everyone makes them out to be. But in my heart I know we will be together in a few months. My heart expresses to me, that this is FOR REAL. No reason why I should walk away from the man of my (not any more) dreams. How comforting is that to say?
I am certainly putting my heart and soul into this relationship to help it manifest overall. But funny thing is, I already feel that it has manifested. I visualize us together and perhaps that is why I am not going COMPLETELY insane not being back in Firenze. I am happy. I am confident. I am bold. I am in the present moment. Realizing that my path is at another detour, but will soon find it's course.
CHEERS to all the long distant relationships out there!! Wishing you hope, faith, and love will conquer all!
The days leading up to my departure were flying by faster than I could say "Ciao" a million times to him as I hung a regular phonecall. He attended my great Uncle's wedding with me, plus my Mom and Aunt.
As foretold to me, there were a few other Italians due to show up and as luck would have it, we would be sitting with them at dinner. The night unfolded beautifully, although the Italian friends of my Uncle didn't show up. So my 'Tesoro' was the only Italian.
He felt honored as well as on the language front. He surprised me so much. He walked up to my Aunts, Cousins and started a conversation. SO bold, SO Confident, SO ME! The day came to when I had to board yet another plane. It was the hardest 'ci vediamo' I ever had to endure. Reassuring him that we can do this was my job. The thought of us stepping away from this relationship, made my heart crumble inside. The pain. I never had a man touch my soul as much as he has. That is what is engraved in my brain: "WHEN HAPPY, DON'T WALK AWAY, PERSEVERE TOWARDS YOUR GOAL." I played soccer for 15 years, I know how to push myself to the limits in training. I know how to encourage others to keep putting the pressure on. You will get that ball away from that agressive forward!
Needless to say, we are keeping strong and I am trying to save as much as possible so I can return to Firenze, where my heart is. Long distance relationships are as hard as everyone makes them out to be. But in my heart I know we will be together in a few months. My heart expresses to me, that this is FOR REAL. No reason why I should walk away from the man of my (not any more) dreams. How comforting is that to say?
I am certainly putting my heart and soul into this relationship to help it manifest overall. But funny thing is, I already feel that it has manifested. I visualize us together and perhaps that is why I am not going COMPLETELY insane not being back in Firenze. I am happy. I am confident. I am bold. I am in the present moment. Realizing that my path is at another detour, but will soon find it's course.
CHEERS to all the long distant relationships out there!! Wishing you hope, faith, and love will conquer all!
a presto amiciHAPPY LOVE THURSDAY!
What a beautiful tale!
My daughter has a long distance relationship with her Italian boyfriend which is into it's third year. Every night they talk on the phone and they are still mad about each other.
I saw 'P.S. I Love You' four times in a row on the plane from Frankfurt to Melbourne and again on the way back. It's become my favourite film!
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Thank Scintilla!! I love hearing those stories because anything is possible, nothing is impossible. Sending my Best for your daughter!
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This post touched my heart because I too am in a long distance relationship with my fidanzato. He is in Milano and I am in Portland, OR. I miss him so much, but after 2 years of back and forth, he will be coming here to stay in January and then we will be dealing with the immigration process, but we will be hiring a lawyer because I couldn't stand for anyone calling him names, ever!
You two make a really sweet couple and I wish you all the best! I know how hard it is to be apart, especially when the relationship is fairly new. Stay strong!
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Piccola,
I am glad to be getting the responses I have been receiving about my long distance relationship. That all these things are possible to accomplish. I wish you and your fidanzato the best luck I could give! I believe that if you are determined enough and you visualize it, it will manifest before your eyes. And you seemed to have done that because your love is coming to Portland. Lucky you!! I am staying very strong! Thanks again!
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