Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship has been the subject of media attention since they began dating in 2016. Their romance quickly became a long-distance one when Meghan, an American actress, was based in Toronto, Canada, filming the TV series "Suits," while Harry was in the UK fulfilling his royal duties. In a recent interview, Meghan opened up about the challenges of their long-distance relationship and how it put a "burden" on her.
Meghan revealed that she and Harry spent the first two months of their relationship communicating over the phone and via FaceTime before they were able to meet in person. Once they did meet, they had only a few weeks together before Meghan had to return to Toronto to resume filming "Suits." This meant that they had to continue their relationship long-distance, which Meghan described as "not fair."
Meghan explained that the time difference between Toronto and the UK made it difficult for her to maintain a normal sleeping schedule, as she would often stay up late to communicate with Harry when he finished his royal engagements. This, coupled with the fact that they were physically apart, made their relationship feel like a "burden" at times.
"I think you can have as many conversations as you want and try to prepare as much as possible, but until you're actually living together and sharing day-to-day life, it's inevitable that you're going to have some challenges," Meghan said.
Despite the challenges, Meghan said that their long-distance relationship ultimately brought them closer together. "We were really forced to have to communicate because we never would have seen each other," she said. "We never would have been able to develop a relationship the way that we did if we hadn't had that long-distance period."
However, Meghan's comments have sparked a debate about the fairness of long-distance relationships, with some arguing that it's not fair for one person to bear the burden of the distance. Others have pointed out that long-distance relationships are often a reality for people in today's globalized world, and that they can work if both parties are committed to making them work.
It's worth noting that Meghan and Harry's long-distance relationship was unique in many ways, given their high-profile status and the demands of their respective careers. For many people in long-distance relationships, the challenges are different but no less real.
Ultimately, Meghan's comments serve as a reminder that relationships require effort and compromise, regardless of whether they're long-distance or not. It's important for both partners to communicate openly and honestly about their needs and expectations, and to be willing to make sacrifices for the sake of the relationship.
In the case of Meghan and Harry, their long-distance relationship was just one of many challenges they faced as a couple. Since they got married in 2018, they have faced intense media scrutiny and public pressure, culminating in their decision to step back from their royal duties and move to the United States.
Through it all, Meghan and Harry have shown a deep commitment to each other and to their family. In their recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, they spoke candidly about the challenges they faced as a couple and as individuals and the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being.
While their long-distance romance may have put a burden on Meghan at times, it ultimately brought them closer together and helped to lay the foundation for their marriage. And in the end, that's what matters most.
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