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once upon a time well more like a few
years ago it was a beautiful summer day
in Paris and I was exploring the city
after work
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this was my first time in Paris and I
felt like being a little adventurous so
I went off to see the magic of the city
of love I went just about everywhere the
museum the Eiffel Tower but I wanted to
try a real Parisian cafe so I stumbled
upon one and decided to have a cup of
coffee it didn't take me too long to
figure out that this was an authentic
French cafe as in the menu had no
English translation and you guys know
how awesome my French is the server
however politely asked me something in
French well at least I think he did so I
was really embarrassed and I felt really
bad and just when I was about to break
out my phone to look up some
translations someone tapped me on the
shoulder and asked excuse me miss do you
need help I can speak French for you
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oh my gosh I was so awkward and shy he
was so sweet and ordered everything for
me in French and we ended up staying at
the cafe for a few hours talking about
everything before we left we decided to
keep in touch and exchanged our emails
and numbers the next day I had to fly
home but he was on my mind the entire
ride home if you're in a long-distance
relationship here's how you can maintain
it Dom and I made sure to always find
time to talk we found ways to have fun
with it we were able to share our
favorite moments I kind of went
overboard and pretty much showed him
every single meal I ate food is where
the heart is won't meet us and he would
share his favorite moments with me too
it was almost like a window to his life
I really felt like I was there we also
shared our favorite songs to each other
he dedicated a playlist for me and I'd
listen to it on my way to work I made
him listen to TV love songs besides
sharing messages songs videos or other
links we'd share real tangible things he
would send me his favorite t-shirt and
spray his cologne on them when you have
something you can hold it doesn't really
feel like a dream anymore
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I know it's tough but it's okay
long-distance was not meant to be easy
it's hard for a reason that's why having
sentimental things like t-shirt sweater
handkerchief even a plushie can make you
feel closer to your love I sent down my
favorite plush bunny I even made sure to
spray my perfume on it
so that he really felt like he was
sleeping next to me I can't stress how
important it is to communicate right
when you wake up and before you go to
bed you always want to have the first
and last words for your love
come on it doesn't take much effort to
say hello or good night and the most
important tip always have a date to meet
this isn't pen pal stuff this is the
loving relationship so if you're ready
to commit make a date I can't think of a
better feeling than knowing you're about
to see the person you love those
butterflies in your heart get
anxiousness savor it and when you see
that smile cherish each moment
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and when you're together be yourself
don't put your best foot forward show
all your flaws show your bad habits heck
get into a fight every once in a while
there's no such thing as a perfect
relationship only a strong one and the
only way to grow stronger is to overcome
challenges like I said cherish each
moment be yourself and love freely don't
hold back tears later DOM and I were
finally able to see each other and funny
enough we were reunited in Paris someone
once told me the good things come to
those who wait but I believe that dreams
are really waiting for you
and my dream was waiting for me in Paris
so I went after it we had our first kiss
under the Eiffel Tower love is not
always about being with someone love is
about discovery you'll discover new
parts about yourself that you never knew
love will change you but it's up to you
if you let yourself change for the
better or worse I know for me I'm always
ready for an adventure and I'm not
holding back love knows no boundaries so
keep your heart open and stay strong
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good luck
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