Saru and Bear

Going the Distance with Saru and Bear! Sweet nothings between long distance Saru and Bear. Plus long distance advice!

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Spending your weekend like …

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This is honestly me passing the time until we see each other again

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Hey maybe one day we’ll own our own cafe together.

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This Little Smile

this little smile

the one you always wear

the one staring back at me

the one worn everywhere;

it tells us what you think

no vagueness, no mistranslation

it brings us a little peace

it’s sweet, no hesitation;

that little gaze

the one you shine to each

the one you used on me

the one pausing my speech;

it casts a hope on others

it glimmers like a star

it teaches us all we need

to never reach too far;

this little smile …

distance but a mile …

- B (May 6, 2018)

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One of the biggest pieces of advice I can give is to learn your partner’s love language! Love languages are extremely important and can have a major impact on your relationship.

EVEN IF YOU LOVE YOUR PARTNER MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD, IT WILL NOT TRANSLATE TO THEM IF IT IS NOT IN THEIR LANGUAGE

My main love language is physical touch. It’s Saru’s lowest; his is quality time.

Being in a long distance relationship with physical touch as your main love language is difficult, but manageable. It means the world that I have Saru’s old blanket. That is still physical touch. Blowing kisses while on video chat is another way to replicate physical touch.

It’s difficult, but you can do it! ❤️

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One Hundred Ways to Say ‘I Love You’

“Pull over.  Let me drive for awhile.”

“It reminded me of you.”

“No, no, it’s my treat.”

“Come here.  Let me fix it.”

“I’ll walk you home.”

“Have a good day at work.”

“I dreamt about you last night.”

“Take my seat.”

“I saved a piece for you.”

“I’m sorry for your loss.”

“You can have half.”

“Take my jacket, it’s cold outside.”

“Sorry I’m late.”

“Can I have this dance?”

“I made your favourite.”

“It’s okay.  I couldn’t sleep anyway.”

“Watch your step.”

“Here, drink this.  You’ll feel better.”

“Can I hold your hand?”

“You can borrow mine.”

“You might like this.”

“It’s not heavy.  I’m stronger than I look.”

“I’ll wait.”

“Just because.”

“Look both ways.”

“I’m sorry.  I didn’t mean to.”

“Try some.”

“Drive safely.”

“Well, what do you want to do?”

“One more chapter.”

“Don’t worry about me.”

“It looks good on you.”

“Close your eyes and hold out your hands.”

“That’s okay, I bought two.”

“After you.”

“We’ll figure it out.”

“Can I kiss you?”

“I like your laugh.”

“Don’t cry.”

“I made this for you.”

“Go back to sleep.”

“Is this okay?”

“I picked these for you.”

“I’ll drive you to the hospital.”

“What do you want to watch?”

“You can go first.”

“Did you get my letter?”

“I’ll do it for you.”

“Call me when you get home.”

“I think you’re beautiful.”

“Are you sure?”

“Have fun.”

“Sit down, I’ll get it.”

“I made reservations.”

“I don’t mind.”

“It brings out your eyes.”

“There is enough room for both of us.”

“You don’t have to say anything.”

“Wow.”

“Happy birthday.”

“I’ll pick it up after work.”

“It can wait until tomorrow.”

“Cross my heart and hope to die.”

“It’s two sugars, right?”

“I’ll help you study.”

“Stay over.”

“I did the dishes.”

“You didn’t have to ask.”

“I bought you a ticket.”

“You’re warm.”

“No reason.”

“I’ll meet you halfway.”

“Take mine.”

“We can share.”

“I was just thinking about you.”

“I want you to have this.”

“Call me if you need anything.”

“Do you want to come too?”

“I’ll still be here when you’re ready.”

“Is your seatbelt on?”

“Sweet dreams.”

“I was in the neighbourhood.”

“Stay there.  I’m coming to get you.”

“The key is under the mat.”

“It doesn’t bother me.”

“You’re important too.”

“I saved you a seat.”

“I’ll see you later.”

“I noticed.”

“You can tell me anything.”

“I hope you like it.”

“I want you to be happy.”

“I believe in you.”

“You can do it.”

“Good luck.”

“I brought you an umbrella.”

“I’ll pick you up at the airport.”

“Take a deep breath.”

“Be careful.”

  And…

  100.  “I love you.”

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101. “I miss you.”

102. “I’m having fun, but would be more fun if you were here.”

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About Bear!

Bear is extremely passionate and is already counting down until she gets to see Saru again. 

Though there are many nicknames that Saru has for Bear (all relating to food), Bear chose this name because of the Build-a-Bears she insisted her and Saru had to make before he left. Bear chose a classic bear which she recorded her own voice in Saru’s language.

Bear’s a hardcore romantic sap who cries every time she watches The Notebook, Her, and Your Name. 

This blog was Bear’s idea, and Saru is a more private individual, so most posts and answers will be by Bear. ♥ 

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You feel like home.

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♥ “ただいま” ♥

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About Our Blog

Saru and Bear are two college lovebirds embarking on a new adventure in our relationship. Saru is going back home to Japan while Bear stays in the US to work, so Bear insisted they have a place to post love letters to one day read to grandchildren.

Bear has experience in long distance relationships of all sorts, from romantic to friendships to family, and loves to be of help to those seeking advice.

The goal of this blog is another place for Saru and Bear to communicate with a 13 hour time gap. Most importantly, this blog is to inspire other couples by being optimistic about the situation of long distance and showing how distance doesn’t matter when you’re with your person, as well as to give advice to any and all questions pertaining to long distance relationships, interracial relationships, and cultural differences in relationships.

Thank you and enjoy!