I've been wondering about this, and since I know quite a few of us here are or have been in long distance relationships, I thought it would be interesting to hear people's experiences.

Here I am, now in Mexico with Leor. Not being able to speak spanish, and only knowing a few words or phrases. There are times where I'm sat around the table having lunch with Leor's family, and they just speak in Spanish. There are also times where I say something and confuse others with my accent, particularly his mum. There's definitely a language barrier. I often feel a bit awkward at times, but I'm finding I'm feeling a lot more comfortable since last year, and I've been learning more spanish, even during the past week I've been here.

As you know, Leor is able to speak English and Spanish, which make his trips to England not so daunting as my trips to Mexico are. I am also spending much more time here than he does in England, because I don't have college commitments to follow. There is also a big difference between both countries. Leor visits church regularly on a Sunday, and I don't. Of course I have no problem with him going to church, I actually found the experience quite interesting and beautiful when I went to church this Sunday gone. We also don't have as much privacy as we do back in England. Rules are different and I have to sleep separately from him. It was quite difficult to get used to last year actually, but this year I knew what to expect, so it's not so bad. I'm more understanding of their rules now.

What I'm curious about is how you guys have dealt with the difference in culture during your long distance relationship? Were the times visiting the other countries daunting or interesting? I would say visiting Mexico has been a bit of both, but definitely more interesting. It has felt quite awkward at times, but steadily I'm getting used to their way of living and their views, and so it doesn't feel so bad anymore. I think I'm progressing pretty well.