So recently my boyfriend Ernie came to see me for my birthday, and stayed with me for 16 days. Today I dropped him off at the airport and once again had to say a heartbreaking goodbye.. We both cried a lot. When I got home the whole house was dark and silent, and aside from my mom who is in the other room drugged up on painkillers for her defective hip, I'm utterly alone. I don't know what to do, every time I close my eyes I see his face. I miss him so much and I keep finding little remnants of his presence around my home. I don't know what to do right now, with him being 800 miles away. If anyone could give me some advice that would be great.

, find ways to keep in touch regularly. Whether through skype/AIM/whatever social media you use, or just sending him an email every day or so. He may not always be able to respond but it's a good way to let him know that you care and alleviate your longing. In between though, try to keep yourself occupied and get out of the house: go for a jog, start a garden, draw, paint, read, make something for him even, for if and whenever he returns, whatever your skills may be. In my own personal experience going overseas I find that consistency and constancy in communications helps best.

Thanks.. I'll try. I appreciate it. c:

I'm sorry, it really sucks doesn't it? Like said, keep in regular contact. I always feel better after a skype conversation or a few texts. And definitely keep busy - make lots of plans with your friends and make sure you're not sat at home moping.

Perhaps try and set a date for when you'll next see him? Even if it's not for ages, I always feel better knowing I have a date to count down to and I try and set a date for when I can see him again before we finish our current visit.

Thats a great idea! Currently his computer is broken so we're limited to texting only, but I'm trying to get as many hours as I can to save up so I can see him on his birthday/ our anniversary. (He asked me out on his birthday XD) Distance sucks, doesn't it? D:

That does sound hard, but I agree with everything that's been said so far. Make the most of the times you can talk/text, and try to keep yourself busy the rest of the time. Whenever I'm not with my boyfriend, the best thing is to be with friends. It always helps to have someone else to talk with to help keep you feeling more positive. And that's great that you're saving up to see him, so at least you have a goal in mind and something to look forward to. :)

Yeah.. All of my friends are currently out of town, they all seemed to leave at once, unfortunately. XD I actually feel a lot better now that I have a goal to strive for. Thanks C:

Aww, bad timing I guess. But that's great that you're feeling better. And it's no problem. :)