We both knew a long-distance relationship would be hard. But not being able to see you for a year has been harder than I ever imagined.

So many songs remind me of you. These days, it seems like all of them.

I find myself alone on this proverbial deserted island with little more than recordings of your voice and memories of the times we’ve shared together.

It’s funny; I never pictured myself becoming a cliche. I also never pictured a life without you. You are every one of my Top 5, 10, 40, 100. My all-time favorite. …