My partner and I have lived 45 minutes apart for years. Right now, the benefits actually outweigh the challenges.
My partner and I don't live in the same place. We're close enough to see each other often, but we haven't found a home that checks both our boxes.
My partner and I have been living 45 minutes apart for years, but we both believe it has strengthened our relationship. Lindsey Galloway, a professional travel writer, lives in a condo in Boulder, Colorado, while her partner resides in a spacious house in rural northeastern Colorado. They often joke about their "middle-distance" relationship, which is not always convenient but allows them to maintain their love for their respective homes.
Their weekly routines involve spending weekends at each other's houses, enjoying activities like eating breakfast outside, walking around a lake, watching football, and roasting marshmallows. Though they haven't found a home that suits both their needs, they remain hopeful and confident that they will eventually buy a place together.
The long-distance setup has brought them closer, as they have built a routine that works for them and can easily pack up and adapt to new surroundings.
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