High school relationships are built to last. Nothing says forever like bonding over math homework, PDA in the hallway, and texting “wyd?” during advisory. So why wouldn’t that rock-solid foundation survive the minor inconvenience of being thousands of miles apart, at vastly different schools, with wildly different friends, schedules, and social lives? No reason at all.

Long-distance relationships in college are famously low-maintenance. Sure, you might be taking a full course load, focusing on new friends, adjusting to a new environment, and navigating an identity crisis, but there’s definitely time to squeeze in a daily FaceTime call, pre-schedule a goodnight text, and hold a Snapchat streak.

Experts (by which I mean TikTok therapists and your friend who took AP Psychology) agree that this is a perfectly healthy and sustainable plan. Communication is key, and the epitome of strong connection is obviously whispering on FaceTime in a dorm so as to not wake up your roommate. Who needs physical affection when you can send each other Spotify playlists that say “I miss you” without being subtle?

Of course, some cynics (like your friends, your parents, and literally everyone) might suggest that you’re “delaying inevitable heartbreak” or “holding on to something that won’t last,” but you know better. Love knows no distance. Or, at least, that’s what you’ll caption your going-away Instagram post.

So, to all of the brave couples preparing to defy geography, maturity, and common sense: we at Zephyrus salute you. Go forth and schedule your 11-minute FaceTime between your chemistry lab and karaoke night. Because if there’s one thing stronger than college stress, growing independence, and thousands of miles of distance, it’s high school sweetheart energy. At least you’ll make a fire breakup playlist.