Perhaps the distance has opened her eyes a bit. After being in a relationship for a long time, we grow comfortable and tend to think that nothing could go wrong anymore. The way things are is the way they will stay. Unfortunately, this can lead to partners slacking in the relationship. Perhaps they stop communicating as well, or maybe they don't make the grand gestures anymore. We can fall into this bad habit of not appreciating what we truly have. Maybe she has started to realize this as she sees how life is without you. You are right, it does not change everything; however, it is a start. You could see how she feels about couples counseling, and continue to communicate with her.