'Long Distance With the Love of My Life': Go Ask Wally

NATICK, MA - He’s a bonafide Internet sensation, and probably the biggest bunny celebrity to hit social media. Wally the Bunny has 217,000 followers on Instagram,and he’s been featured in numerous media outlets, including People Magazine, CNN, Good Morning America and the Boston Globe.

Now, Wally (and Molly) assist and entertain Patch readers each week with the advice column “Go Ask Wally.” Each week, we’ll field questions from readers, and pick the most interesting one, with Wally answering one question each Monday on Natick Patch.

QUESTION: I need your advice on how to be patient. I'm in a long distance relationship with the love of my life. She's a dream and I love her deeply. I wish I could be with her every hour of the day, but that it's not possible for now. We have plans to get married and live together, but for now we have to wait. I miss her so much. Please Wally, I need your words of wisdom and to show me how to be patient and to think positive. Thank you so much for your help. ADC.

ANSWER: Hi, ADC. It’s ME, Wally! How difficult to be separated from the one you love! Do you remember learning about photosynthesis in school? Leaves absorb sunshine and convert this light into energy so that they can grow into tall, healthy plants? Remember? I know what you’re thinking: “I thought this was Wally’s advice column, not science class!” Well, allow us to discuss photosynthesis in “light” of your girlfriend’s absence.

The key to enduring your separation is to access your girlfriend’s “sunshine” in a way that allows you to continue growing and progressing in your own life, despite your physical distance. If you attend only to your sadness and distress, wishing desperately for the day you are reunited, you may whither and dry up like a crumbling leaf! You don’t want to become crunchy leaf crumbs, ADC! Instead, wouldn’t you rather resemble a healthy, robust, and vibrant sunflower when you and your girlfriend reunite?

You must not neglect your own personal growth and aspirations while you are apart; if sorrow over your girlfriend’s absence invades your life, you will become droopy, like a plant struggling to survive in the darkness. The stronger, more whole and balanced you are when you reunite, the happier, more fulfilling your relationship will be. So … be like a plant, ADC! Convert your relationship’s “light” into energy and inspiration! Focus not on her absence, but on her beautiful spirit and the reasons you love her. Envision a bright future together. Remind yourself that you will not be separated forever and that your circumstances are temporary. This is the “sunshine” you must access in order to live your present life to the fullest. While you are not physically together, your task is to store and access this light in order to maintain your own strength and fervor.

If you feel alone, ACD, just look around you! Photosynthesis is everywhere! The clovers, the daffodils, even the weeds! They can all relate! Good luck, ADC! May the sun shine bright for you and your girlfriend!

Wally (and his mom) fields questions that range from life’s conflicts and local politics to social etiquette to general hygiene and fashion tips. If Wally thinks the question is beyond his scope of expertise, he will pass it to his administrative team.

So what say you? Have you a question for Wally? We will compile them here at Patch and feature one question and answer each week. Send your questions to charlene.arsenault@patch.com. Or post your query in the comments section.