I just want to share my experience being in a long-distance relationship with a Chinese man.

I fell in love with a Chinese man. He is a Chinese man living in the Netherlands, where he has worked hard to build his business and create a stable life. For almost a year, we were happy and did our best to make our long-distance relationship work. I loved him with all my heart, and I dreamed about the day we would finally meet. He was already stable in life, building his career and future. Meanwhile, I was still chasing my dream of becoming a nurse. I spent my days studying, attending lectures, and completing my clinical duties because I knew this career would shape the rest of my life. We planned to meet in September, and I wanted that more than anything. But my enrollment was delayed, and my nursing schedule wasn’t finalized until later than expected. I realized I couldn’t leave my clinical duties behind. It broke my heart because I knew how much our meeting meant to him, and it meant just as much to me. I applied for my passport because I truly wanted to see him. I was even willing to spend my entire Christmas and New Year’s break away from my family just to be with him, without worrying about classes or hospital duties. I was trying to protect the future I had worked so hard to build while holding on to the person I loved. Sometimes love is real, but the timing isn’t. I wished he could have waited just a little longer. Maybe things would have been different. No matter what happens, I’ll always be grateful that I know him. Thank you for loving me, for making me happy, and for giving me memories I’ll always carry with me.

I love you, Boss Jinnan H.

I’ll always wonder… what if you had waited just a little longer?