If you want it, you have to work for it, so just be prepared. It's possible, no matter what everyone else has to say. Seriously, if we all had a dollar for every time someone (that we didn't ask, mind you) told us that "LDRs are crazy/they never work/they always end with cheating/you should just find someone who lives where you do," this sub would have enough money to fund trips for everyone, all the time.

Only you will know what's right for you, but this is a great community for support and advice when you need it.

The tips and tricks I find useful: - try to schedule your conversations so you have a routine, and something to look forward to. It gives you security in knowing that you might not be able to talk right now, but you will be in x hours. - be understanding and respectful of each other's time. Just because someone is busy doesn't mean they don't love you or anything absurd like that. It's okay to not get a response or to not respond at the very second you get a message, because (see above) you will make time for each other. - set up a code word/message that means "I know you're busy and can't have a conversation, but I'm having an exceptionally hard day without you and I just need a quick acknowledgement that you're still in this with me and that we can do this." Respect that, and if she tells you that, try to get a quick "I'm here for you and you'll pull through" (or whatever is appropriate) in as soon as possible, and vice versa. - jealousy is like a drug- easy to get caught up in, and potentially fatal if you don't check yourself (before you wreck yourself). Trust is super important, so get comfortable with talking about everything and trusting in your partner's honesty (and being honest yourself). Literally everything is made worse by lying about it.

Obviously there are a million other things that will help, but those are just the ones that stick with me more than anything. Good luck! Luck favors those who work hard, so don't be afraid of hard work :)