This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Conn chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
LDRs in college can be really awesome, but also really hard. Weigh these pros and cons when deciding what’s right for you.
Pro: It’s like Christmas when you get to see each other again.
Con: Communication almost solely through text always causes unnecessary drama.
Pro: You can get all your work done without having him there to distract you.
Con: You will get randomly emotional when you’re reminded of how much you miss him.
Pro: You can be independent and do your own thing.
Con: You can get kind of crazy thinking about what he’s doing without you.
Pro: You don’t have to try to look cute (or shave your legs) every day.
Con: You might be known amongst your friends as the one who doesn’t do anything because she has a boyfriend.
Pro: You can always count on him to cheer you on and be your biggest fan.
Con: You’re attached to your phone and freak out when he doesn’t answer fast enough.
Pro: He makes you totally, amazingly, completely happy.