Waiting until Thanksgiving to evaluate whether or not the LDR has run its course is unnecessary. The obvious and not-so-obvious signs are right under your nose.
1. Your new roommate has stopped extending invitations because she assumes they’ll be rejected. Instead of spending your nights and days with the roomie exploring, you’re waiting for what’s-his-name to show up on Skype. And Skyping is dull because you’ve done nothing except eat, sleep, maybe study and daydream about how you used to be together.
2. It’s hard to study. You’re like Pavlov’s salivating dog anticipating the text message notification. Yet the messages are disappointingly short, no more insightful or exciting than “hi, what r u doing?” And the responses are no longer than a few words, like: “Studying …” and a sad face.
3. Chat roulette has lost its comic value. While you have no intentions of starting your own Weinergate scandal, the thought of being with other people keeps recurring.
4. You cast a lovelorn look to the local weekly newspaper for advice on long distance relationships because you just don’t know anymore.
5. You’re utilizing your school’s counseling resources by scheduling an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services at 831.459.2628.
