Joyce and Mat had been dating for a year when Joyce was offered an equity position for a startup across the country. They had always talked about their future together and had even discussed marriage. 

But now, with Joyce moving across the country, they were faced with the challenge of maintaining their relationship long-distance.

At first, it was difficult. They missed each other terribly and found it hard to communicate effectively over the phone or through video calls. But they were determined to make it work.

They started by setting up a regular communication schedule. They would talk on the phone every night before bed and would have a video call once a week. They also made sure to text each other throughout the day to stay connected.

Joyce and Mat also made an effort to visit each other as often as possible. They would take turns flying across the country to spend time together. 

They also made sure to plan fun activities for when they were together, like going on hikes or trying new restaurants.

Over time, their relationship grew stronger. They learned how to communicate effectively and how to support each other from afar.

And when Joyce’s startup took off and she was able to move back home, they knew that they could face any challenge together.

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