Being In A Long Distance Relationship: 5 Things I Don't Do Anymore

During one of our nightly phone calls, Don declared that if we were together in person or if we weren't dating. He would be reading right now instead of being on the phone with me. I was really taken back his remark. I told him that if he wanted to read instead of talking to me, I would be fine with it. To which he replied saying, he prefers talking to me instead of reading even though he enjoys reading before bed. This lead us to talk about things we used to do before we got into our long-distance relationship. Well, I wouldn't say it was big things but definitely some lifestyle changes to accommodate to our relationship. Read on below for things I don't do anymore ever since being in a long-distance relationship. 

Any good books recommendation?

01 Read

I felt really bad when Don pointed out he doesn't read as much as he used to. I know he enjoys reading and taking that away from him makes me feel sad. The ironic part of this is, I am trying to read more! I've mentioned many times over the past weeks that I want to read more and have been successful. I might do a book review soon!

Nights out with my girlfriends

02 Stay out late

I used to go out every weekend and come home really late. I don't get home until wee hours in the morning on Friday nights. Now, I go out once or twice a month with my girlfriends for a night out. I try to be home by 10 pm latest, so I can talk to Don before he goes to sleep. I don't find going out late exciting as I used to. By midnight, I would be yawning until my eyes are watery and trying to figure an excuse to leave.

Fly Yoga

03 Workout 

Sigh. When Don and I first got together, I was at my fittest best. I was getting over a breakup + writing my master's dissertation = stress reliever = gym. I went to the gym almost every other day to work out. If I am not at the gym, I would be doing yoga stretches at home or going for a walk. I joked that Don caught me when I was in my best shape ever. Now, I only work out twice a week, sometimes once. I really need to get back into working out! 

Eating at one of my fav mamak store

04 Eat at nice places

I am a foodie. I like trying out new cafes, restaurants, check out the latest food trend and etc. I didn't mind going alone to see these new places. After a while, it does get lonely and kinda sad when I try new places without Don. Whenever he is in KL, I try to fill in coffee hunting and trying out new food in our itinerary. 

Not a movie

05 Watch movies

I love watching movies and Don is a HUGE movie buff. The question to ask him is - What movies have you not watch? I don't mind watching alone but again, after a while it's lonely and sad. There's no one to cuddle you when the cinema gets too cold, ask questions when you don't understand a scene or bury your face into when a scary part comes. 

I can't wait for us to close the distance so we can continue doing these things again. Do you have things you don't do anymore ever since being in an LDR?






Inspired by LDRBN writing prompt: Distance