Couple of The Week: Nikki&Geo

A Lasting Love…..!

Beginning their relationship as High School Sweethearts Nikki and Geo embody the difference of perseverance. Being over 200miles away they make the effort and sacrifice to continue the love that begin over 5 years ago. Both having disciplines that require much effort they keep their love fresh. Never forgetting where they began but remaining hopeful for the future.

2011, When we were just starting to get serious

 

1.    In three words describe your relationship? Our relationship is unique, spontaneous, and sensational.

2.    How long have you been together? We have been together for three complete years but have been on and off two years before we were fully committed.

3.    How did you meet? We met each other in the fall of 2013, when we were both in 9th grade.

2013, when we fully committed and about to begin our LDR

4.    What’s the hardest part about being in a LDR (Long Distance Relationship)? The hardest part about being in a LDR is not having face-to-face interactions with each other. However, the distance is a blessing in disguise because not being able to see each other whenever we want has definitely strengthened our relationship over the years.

5.    What’s your advice to others in a LDR? Our advice to other people in LDR’s is try to remain as optimistic as possible and to try and trust your partner completely. The distance definitely leaves room for mistrust, but as a significant other, you have to trust that your partner is being honest. Also, be open and communicate effectively with your partner. Being open and honest and knowing how to communicate with your significant other can prevent obstacles in the LDR.

6.    Why did you choose to be in a LDR? We were in a relationship prior to being in a LDR. We choose to keep our relationship because we knew that our connection was stronger and our emotions for each other were deep. We knew that the time apart would only make us stronger.

7.    Where do you se your relationship in 5 years? Five years from now, we see each other still happy and love. We hope to be working in our respective fields and hopefully living together.

2014, Two years after being in a LDR.

 

 

 

 

Couple of the Week: Kory&Urenna

GO Home Roger!!

New to the LDR community, Kory and Urenna have been an item since their freshman year of high school, at least in Kory’s mind. But after an number of rigorous attempts and an determine attitude Kory finally won the heart of Urenna and the two have been going strong since their Senior year of high school. The two embody what it means to value friendship before romance in a relationship, which has set their foundation strong as they entered their first year in a LDR.

The Sun and Us

1. In three words describe your relationship? Adventurous- Kory is so adventurous and makes me step outside my comfort zone just a little to much but I love it, I get to experience new things and it makes our relationship so interesting because I never know what’s next. Supportive- I make it my goal everyday to make Kory the best young man he can be, though his mother has done a damn good job, and he does the same for me. From listening to my problems to helping me edit all my school papers to pushing me to go the extra mile in all my endeavors. Solid- We both have the same mindset and goals. Kory and I might do things totally different, but we have the same focus to the end destination and have each other’s best interest. Our bond is really great since we balance each other out perfectly. 

2. How long have you been together? Its funny we haven’t been with we each other for long but it seem like years, officially we have been together for 1 year and 10 months.

3. How did you meet? We met in High school and were friends since 9^thgrade and we started talking 10^th grade but I just didn’t take him serious at all. It wasn’t until my friends convince me to really give him a shot. Don’t get me wrong Kory was smart, handsome, and he was the true definition of a gentlemen but he wasn’t my type at the time. It sounds so stupid now that I say it but I wasn’t use to a guy with all these characteristics but I gave us a chance and here we are today.

 

An Hiking Adventure

4. What’s the hardest part about being in a LDR (Long Distance Relationship)? Not having the luxury of seeing Kory when I want to. Initially we both attended Frostburg University but then I transferred while he stayed, so its kind of hard going from seeing each other everyday to barely seeing him once a month.

 

5. What’s your advice to others in a LDR? Don’t let distance change your relationship it might be hard but it is very doable. Try to find things that you both can relate to like both Kory and I love watching the show Shark Tank, so instead of us having nothing to talk about when we get on the phone we talk about the different episodes of shark tank we watched. It might sound lame but it always keeps our conversation going and interesting.

6. Why did you choose to be in a LDR? I know Kory is the man I want to marry, distance couldn’t keep us apart even if it tried. I love Kory and breaking up because we went to a different schools wasn’t an option. When you love someone you will make it work, it doesn’t matter how but you will find a way. When I first thought of us being apart it was scary I thought I was going to lose Kory but the distance has only help and made our relationship stronger. Our communication is not the best, and I don’t want anyone looking in like wow they are so perfect because we are far from it, a long distance relationship is a learning process and not only have we learned so much about how to manage a long distance relationship but I have learn so much about Kory now that I didn’t know when I was with him everyday in Frostburg.

7. Where do you se your relationship in 5 years? In five years I see Kory not being my boyfriend but my Husband. It’s funny because I always bother Kory about the theme of our wedding and how I want my dress and don’t get me started on my how I want my wedding ring to look.

   

   Today…..

 

Couple of the Week: Sarina & Malik

Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number

Being a year apart, Sarina and Malik began their LDR in two different phase of their life. Sarina starting her college career and Malik striving to begin his as he completed his senior year proves that Age is really nothing but a number. These two bonded over laughs and shared experiences never letting the other become too serious and this has proven successful considering the length of the relationship.

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   “Senior Prom”

   In three words describe your relationship? Fun, Rollercoaster, Surreal

   

   “All Smiles”

2. How long have you been together? 5 years
3. How did you meet? We meet on Facebook lol
4. What’s the hardest part about being in a LDR (Long Distance Relationship)? Not being able to physically interact, it can be really hard
5. What’s your advice to others in a LDR? Skype alot, have patience, and never forget why you are in the relationship.
6. Why did you choose to be in a LDR? We chose aLDR because the distance wasn’t worth letting go

   

   Flexing: Its a Couple Thing

7. Where do you se your relationship in 5 years? In five years we plan to at least be engaged.

Couple of the Week: Deborah &Nere

LOVE ABOARD 

Currently in their sophomore year of college, Deborah and Nere have a very unique LDR. Deborah is currently studying in London while Nere is studying in PA. These two whom seem as completely opposites are defying the odds and showing that love conquers all.

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   First Christmas

   In three words describe your relationship?: Secure, Comfortable, and Romantic

2. How long have you been together?: October 30th makes it two years
3. How did you meet?: We met in high school. He wasn’t my type and I wasn’t his type, but yet here we are.
4. What’s the hardest part about being in a LDR?: For us the hardest part is finding new ways to show our affection and keep our relationship 
exciting while we are away from each other.

   

   High School Graduation

5. What’s your advice to others in a LDR?: Communication is really important! For example, there will be days when you feel bad 
because you miss your bf/gf and you both have to be willing to express and understand those feelings so that they don’t get the best of you. That is just one situation, but there are plenty others.
6. Why did you chose to be in a LDR?: We knew that we wanted to be together forever and even if long distance would be a little 
challenging right now, it would only end up being a small portion of our life of happiness.

   

   Today…..

7. Where do you se your relationship in 5 years?: Five years from now we plan to be married or getting married soon. We want our wedding to 
be in the fall of 2020.