Is this normal?

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Backstory: I met this guy on Tinder. We didn’t meet in person for 3 years (I kept avoiding it cause I didn’t think I wanted to date him). He kept trying so I finally met up. I friend zoned him. Fast forward a year (and a great friendship) and I brought him around my friends who then said we were perfect for each other. Fast forward 1 month and we’re dating. He was home and we “dated” for about a week before he moved from CA to MI for a 2 year job. We’ve been doing long distance for a month and a half. (P.S. I’m 27 and he’s 28)
What’s happening: I feel like we got serious pretty fast. A lot of that is because we were friends before and had conversations about family and what we want in a partner before we even started dating. But now we’re pumping the breaks a little. We haven’t seen each other for a month and a half and I have been getting so anxious about the relationship lately. I’m usually very cool and collected and very positive. I usually tend to take things slow but I know there is something very different about this guy. We can both see a future together as we’ve talked about but still have normal doubts (as all new couples do). He’s starting this amazing job that he loves and he’s buying a house. Me on the other hand am looking for a new roommate and am between jobs (which means I have too much time to be in my head). It feels like he is always telling me all the great things happening to him and I’m over here having a really rough time. I know if we were in the same place, we wouldn’t be having the issues we are having. Our relationship would move at a slower pace, we would be able to just be with one another when things get rough (small issue now. I just want time to hold my hand when I’m feeling low) and it would be easier to talk things out (rather than sit on video chat). I’m going to visit him next week and it can’t come soon enough. A LDR is very new territory for me and I wouldn’t be doing it if I didn’t see the end game. I’ve never been able to see the man at the end of the isle...until he came along. 
Please help: I would love to get your opinions and tips. How did you get through the distance? Did you ever feel left behind by your partner? Is it normal to move faster in an LDR? How can I help myself get past this to be the upbeat person I was when we started this? Am I crazy for getting myself info this? Any and all advice is welcome and GREATLY appreciated.

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I’m in a LDR and have been for over a year. Long distance is fucking hard, but in my opinion, when 2 people are made for each other it’s such a trivial aspect of the relationship. 
When I felt like you have in the past I normally would ask myself, “what hurts more, the distance or not being with him at all?” Because the alternative is obviously ending it. And that usually gives me enough strength to get out of my head. 
Yes, LDR do move quicker because you’re forced to communicate in a different way to most other couples who get to see each other whenever they want. You have to be more understanding, more open and more honest. But for me, these aspects have made this relationship I’m currently in, the best I’ve ever had. 
If you love him, don’t give up. I know it’s hard, TRUST ME (I have a sook at least once every 2 weeks on the phone with my SO because I just miss him so much). But with their support, you can get through it. 
Hit me up if you need more advice. I’m a LDR expert now and am willing to help you through any tough times 😊❤️

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I totally agree with Lexi! I met my man online back in march 2013. We “talked” for about a year and then made it official. I was in Washington and he was in California. A little over a year after making it official I moved down to be with him. November of last year, he proposed. :) 
Yes, ldr will make you move faster in a sense of getting to know each other better. It seems like you two already have that because you were friends for a while so what can you talk about now? The future of course. My fiancé and I would always make plans for our future together. We always wanted to make sure we both wanted the same thing. You shouldn’t feel left behind because in the end it seems like he’s doing what he’s doing now for your guys future. 
LDR’s are very difficult but it’s gotten a little bit more easier now with webcamming and phone calls and all that good stuff. You just got to trust your gut with this guy. If he’s someone you believe you can spend the rest of your life with, then make it work. Plus, those moments of anticipating and wondering if it’s gonna work will all go away once you’re finally with him again. 
I wish you the best of luck! Let me know if you ever need to talk to anyone about ldrs :)

Is this normal?

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