Long distance relationships and Covid

[mycauldronisleaky]

Apologies if there has been a recent thread on this, however i was just wondering if there was anyone who is in a long distance relationship and how you are dealing with the restrictions in place due to Covid?

Before the Christmas travel restrictions were changed i was going to use that window to go and see my partner(involves crossing English/ Scottish border), however as this has all changed and police involvement will be present that will no longer be able to happen... I suppose i am looking for people in similar situations and how you are managing to deal with it?

My OH lives in wales and I’m in England. I’m wondering if I’ll be able to go and see him on Christmas Day? It’s only about 40mins away but still there’s a border in our way!

My family are all in Scotland and I'm in London, so tier 4. Illegal to leave here and also to cross the border. I'm gutted but just sucking it up because there's literally nothing I can do.

I’m tier 2 and he’s tier 4. Neither of us are coping very well with all this going on. We agreed to ‘bubble up’ some time ago but I’m not sure if that still stands now?
I did find this on the web though

Thanks for the replies. I know theres nothing anyone can do about the situation other than just get on with it, the travel changes so close to Christmas have definitely got me down just like many many other people though.

We’re in the same boat. Partner in a tier 2, I’m in a tier 3. We live around 4 hours away from each other. We decided to meet halfway and outdoors l on Sunday and exchange gifts. I know it’s probably not strictly allowed but we might do it again soon as I can’t bear not seeing each other for months on end.

@2old2worry

I’m tier 2 and he’s tier 4. Neither of us are coping very well with all this going on. We agreed to ‘bubble up’ some time ago but I’m not sure if that still stands now? I did find this on the web though

Support bubbles still exist if you are eligible to be in one (which presumably you are if you agreed to be in one)

Yes. Both single. I have kids, he doesn’t

I'm in the same position, he is tier 4, I'm in tier 2, nearly 4 hours from each other. I've got 2 children he has none. He has bubbled with his sister as she lives round the corner. Its hard but we speak every day. The cancelling of Christmas bubbles was a huge blow and I'm gutted but at the same time we need to stay safe.

Yes we're about 4 hours away as well, which in the past wasnt much of an issue. However neither of us anticipated being in a situation like this! On a bad day I think the uncertainty around the travel ban and when it will be lifted makes things more difficult, rather than having a date to aim to.