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Tag: Dating a Foreign Exchange Student

Happy Valentine’s Day: A Long-Distance (U.S.A. & Spain) Relationship Update
Spain

Happy Valentine’s Day: A Long-Distance (U.S.A. & Spain) Relationship Update

February 15, 2019 March 27, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Moving Abroad 10

Sorry, I know that technically Valentine’s Day was yesterday but I have some really huge life updates that I want …

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The Crazy Things You Do For Love When You’re in a Long Distance Relationship
Poland

The Crazy Things You Do For Love When You’re in a Long Distance Relationship

January 19, 2019 March 27, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Madrid, Moving Abroad 14

It wasn’t easy adapting to life in Poland. After spending the greater part of two months traveling with my boyfriend …

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Milk and Honey… Reconnecting a Relationship One Year Later
Greece

Milk and Honey… Reconnecting a Relationship One Year Later

August 12, 2018 March 25, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships 9

In Milk and Honey, the famous poet Rupi Kaur once wrote, Be it by chance or by choice, these were …

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Every Long Distance Couple Must Watch “Love Aaj Kal”
Gay & LGBT

Every Long Distance Couple Must Watch “Love Aaj Kal”

January 19, 2018 March 25, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Movie Reviews 2

Love Aaj Kal is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film every couple in a long-distance relationship, past or present, must …

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Figuring Out the Next Steps To Take After a LDR Breakup
Gay & LGBT

Figuring Out the Next Steps To Take After a LDR Breakup

September 3, 2017 March 27, 2021  Breakup Tips, Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships 5

September 3rd, 2017 marks two years since the very day I first started dating Jorge. To think two years have …

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5 Reasons Why I Enjoyed Being In a Long Distance Relationship
Gay & LGBT

5 Reasons Why I Enjoyed Being In a Long Distance Relationship

August 14, 2017 March 27, 2021  Breakup Tips, Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships 0

Most people are turned off by the idea of being in a long distance relationship. The idea of being far …

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Watching a Long Distance Relationship Fall Apart
Gay & LGBT

Watching a Long Distance Relationship Fall Apart

August 7, 2017 March 27, 2021  Breakup Tips, Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, INFJ, Long-Distance Relationships 22

Love can make you do anything for a person. Unrivaled in its intensity, the emotion of love creates a fiery …

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Jorge Came to the USA to Visit Me!
USA

Jorge Came to the USA to Visit Me!

July 9, 2017 March 27, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships 1

Last month on June 12th, my boyfriend flew 4,000 miles across the world to see me. That morning, I was frozen. …

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My Turbulent Flight Home & Our Aborted Landing
Spain

My Turbulent Flight Home & Our Aborted Landing

February 5, 2017 March 25, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Misadventures, Valencia 2

When our last full day together had finally arrived, my number one priority became spending every waking moment with Jorge …

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We Are Chueca Boys: Touring the Gay Part of Madrid
Spain

We Are Chueca Boys: Touring the Gay Part of Madrid

December 31, 2016 March 27, 2021  Chueca, Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Madrid 2

After arriving to Madrid, I needed to navigate the airport, pass through customs, pray my suitcase made it to Spain after …

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Tonight, My Heart Races … Spain Awaits!
Spain

Tonight, My Heart Races … Spain Awaits!

December 22, 2016 March 27, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Madrid 0

Another semester, done! What a great feeling it was to turn in my last exam Monday morning knowing that I have but …

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A Drawing to Celebrate My Boyfriend’s Birthday
Gay & LGBT

A Drawing to Celebrate My Boyfriend’s Birthday

November 29, 2016 March 25, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay 0

I wanted to keep the tradition going, so I drew another birthday card for my boyfriend’s 21st birthday today! It …

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I’m Going to See My Boyfriend in Spain This Winter Break!
Spain

I’m Going to See My Boyfriend in Spain This Winter Break!

October 2, 2016 March 26, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships 7

The stars must have aligned just right this weekend because the impossible has been made possible thanks to the help of my …

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Why The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Is My Favorite Film from Studio Ghibli
Dating a Foreign Exchange Student

Why The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Is My Favorite Film from Studio Ghibli

September 25, 2016 March 26, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Movie Reviews, Nostalgia 8

This is the full story of why I actually believe the moon put my boyfriend in the bamboo.

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My Boyfriend Made it Back Safely to Spain
Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Rutgers, Senior

My Boyfriend Made it Back Safely to Spain

August 20, 2016 March 26, 2021  Dating a Foreign Exchange Student, Depressed, Gay, Long-Distance Relationships, Spain 9

The day I have dreaded for nearly one whole year has finally arrived. Thursday morning, my boyfriend, Jorge, left Rutgers to …

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