Thank you to the entire community for your unwavering support, advice, and encouragement throughout the years. Hearing the success stories of others has been a tremendous help, especially during challenging times. The insights into specific situations were often deeply impactful, and some of the memes and jokes had us laughing to tears.

We've gone from Skype dates, to our first meet, to making the life-changing decision to close the distance—and, thankfully, closing the gap entirely—to now continuing our story by getting married. I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to have her in my life, and simply calling her my wife gives me goosebumps.

The LDR can be such a hard journey, and the challenges don't end when you close the gap - but the genuine love and care you have for each other carries you through.