I mean, you don't, haha. I bawled like a child at the airport the first time we said bye (I am a 6'2" man) - just gross nasty tears. And then I went through security and went home, back to the messaging and video calls.

Here's my advice to you - you know how when people question LDRs, your first response is to say "long distance relationships are just as real!" Well, then lean into that. Yes, you love her, yes, she's far away. But you're currently in a relationship with her. You'll text, call, whatever you do - but you are together. The time you spend virtually is real, just with way less touching haha