I'm in a long-distance relationship and split my time between the US and Denmark. It's less romantic than it sounds.

In order to make my long-distance relationship work, I split my time between two countries.

Amanda Teague

There's a specific moment at airport security that always feels heavier than it should. I'm standing in line, passport in hand, going through a rough outline of the next few months in my head.I'll spend six weeks in Denmark with my long-distance boyfriend before going back to the US for a month or two. Then he'll come to me before we do it all over again.That's the rhythm of our relationship. We measure time in departures and book plane tickets almost as soon as one trip ends. Every reunion is sweet, but it comes with an expiration date.On paper, splitting my time between the US and Denmark sounds cinematic — like a travel influencer's dream.In reality, though, it's a logistical and emotional balancing act that involves flight alerts, entry limits, and careful math to avoid overstaying our visas.Our relationship requires careful planning

My boyfriend and I have been together for seven years.

Amanda Teague