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Long-distance is hard

When you miss someone far away and can’t see them, sit here for a while

Maybe on the way home you saw a couple walk past holding hands, suddenly missed them badly, and found they were still stuck at work. Maybe the video call froze halfway through on a blurry face, and whatever you wanted to say slipped away. Or maybe you just saw them off at the station, walked back alone to a room that still smells like them, and the next visit is a month or two away. When you argue you can’t just hug it out, and when you’re sick all they can do is tell you to drink something warm through a screen. You get tired, you have doubts, and some nights you quietly count how much longer this has to last.

Finding long-distance hard doesn’t mean the relationship is wrong

People need company and touch, and going a long time without seeing each other can bring longing, disappointment, insecurity, even a bit of resentment now and then. All of that is natural. Being tired is not the same as loving less, and a moment of doubt doesn’t mean something is broken. Staying close and caring across that much distance already takes a lot of effort.

In the Quiet Station, wait a little for the next train

The light in the Quiet Station is always on, and the trains here are in no hurry, so you can wait as long as you need. Write on a bedside note one recent moment when you missed them most, then one small thing you want to do together next time you meet, and fold it away so it stays only on your device. You could also send them a message that doesn’t need an answer right away, or simply get a good night’s sleep. If this relationship keeps you anxious or sleepless for a long time, or you feel you can’t carry it on your own, it may help to talk with someone you trust or a professional.

No account, no name, and you can leave whenever you like.

Let this feeling stay the night →

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