Well, I will chime in from a male perspective and having been in a long distance relationship that lasted for over two years...yes it is normal, and yes it is hard. Everytime I drove her to the airport I missed her, and everytime I was aroused, I yearned for her...and she for me...if you can share a part of each other (whether it be cyber, phone sex, cam sex, erotic stories or letters, ect), it does help a little since there is that emotional connection which helps to connect your actions to your loved one.

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