Actually, Esiris and myself are long distance right now. I was originally supposed to fly out to meet them during my company's holiday shutdown, but my budget and chronic migraines made that thoroughly impossible. They're quite understanding of this fact, but I still can't help but beat myself up a bit for it. I feel that I let them down.
Gaia is how we met, and mostly how we keep in touch. Our schedules are fairly different but we try to do what we can.
I had a few other LDRs in the past... they went miserable fairly quickly. With Riri, it's different. I am not currently involved with anyone else at the moment, and there are absolutely physical aspects that I am missing in my life... but I can deal for now I think.
I welcome all sorts of questions and curiosities, Lief. And welcome to the guild, by the way. I haven't seen you posting here yet.