annie's Perspective   on
	Long Distance Relationships
	Distance is an obstacle in many relationships.  If you are committed, you can overcome the pain of separation.  It is natural to be "blue" after not seeing your Dom/me.  Here are some ideas that may help you cope with a long distance relationship:   Many relationships fail because the people involved do not express what is happening in T/their live:  communicate!  Be honest with your needs and desires.  Keep your on-line relations as "real' as possible.  Be yourself.   Share the little things that happened during your day.  Make a date.  Prepare the same meal, watch the same program or visit the same websites. I love to go "shopping"  with my Mistress and/or Master.   Create your own rituals.  It is O/our ritual for SGM to say. "annie it is your bedtime."   Use the time you are separated wisely.   Learn a new skill.  Get into shape.  Read a book.  Develop your mind.   Let out the emotions: cry, scream, sing or exercise.  Write a letter to Him/Her, whether you send it or not, letting Him/Her know how you are feeling.   Ask for a shirt that He/She used to wear.  Get His/Her cologne and "recharge" the shirt with the scent at anytime.   Surround yourself with pictures or re-read your ICQ history or email.  Fall in love all over again.   Go see a movie:  comedy to make you laugh, adventure to take you away, tearjerker to help you cry.   Make wav files to send to each other in the chat room.  It is always wonderful to hear SGM say, "hello annie."  Get a voice program so you can talk to each other over the net.   Send a care package with home baked goodies or hand crafted items.  Share a book you have read.  Send a virtual gift or card.   If possible try to set a date when you will next be together.  Knowing you will see Him/Her in a certain number of days is much easier than not knowing when you will be in His/Her arms again. Make a tape of love songs, if possible add your own message to the beginning or end, or both.   Be supportive not jealous. Just because you can't be together, don't begrudge your love good times while you are apart.  He/She will appreciate your attitude, love, and support more than if you are jealous, clingy and depressing.   Be positive.  Don't be so consumed that you don't live your life while you are apart.  Be a positive person:  enjoy life!