I can say that long distance can be brutal, but also really really can work. I lived an 8 hour time difference from my partner for over 4 years and we just had to work out a system and timing of communication that worked for both of us. Now they’re moving over here so that will probably make things easier. I hope it lasts for you both like it did for us :)
So. Much. Butter… And Cream (used to be one of our best selling items where I worked). Butter truly is the secret to why restaurant food tastes just so good!