do you think long distance relationships work?
365846
Ah, yes... I've dated an Army guy and later a Navy guy.\n\nIt's a common situation, but it can work. When they are away, they are surrounded by mostly other guys. If he has a pic of you, he'll probably post it up and brag to the guys.\n\nI am confident it can work, if you have a strong relationship to start with. If you love each other and stay faithful, it can most definately work.
1130281
It does not work unless there is an end in sight.  If you don't have plans of when you can actually be *together*... it will not work.  It will become tiresome.  It's not the nicest thing to say, but it's the truth.  Also, if you're *starting out* long distance... that's even harder.  Trust me.
876803
from 3000 miles away sounds like a long shot.  on the other hand relationships that are formed when we are young have less of life's baggage attached and are not so judgmental.  \n\ncontinue to talk an stuff and let it happen naturally\n\ni hope it works for you
648664
Long distance relationships CAN work!\nMy cousin's friend met her husband while she was touring in Europe and they emailed each other and spoke on the phone for another two years before they saw each other again.\n8 hours distance really isn't that much in comparison and I think perhaps he's just being a little pessimistic and lazy.\nSpeak to him, and if he's agreeable, set a time where you see each other maybe twice a month... find a place that is halfway between your houses and spend a nice weekend at a motel or something.  If it is true love it will work out eventually where you both are in the same place at the same time.\nGood luck! :)
581095
It can work out if you two had a strong relationship before separating.  I was in a faithful (If you are sure he is the one for you--and he feels the same way--then I would not recommend getting into another relationship) long distance relationship of 2500 miles for over a year, and we stayed in contact by phone (we each had Cingular phones, so there was no long distance charge).  She lived in Reno, NV and I moved to Knoxville, TN.  After she finished her degree, she moved to be with me and we are together today.\n\nI hope everything works out for you :o)
231247
Long distance relationships are very hard, but I know couples who are married and are still long distance. So nothing is impossible. It just depends on how much you love and Trust each other to be apart but still stay together. But warning: long distance relationships are Tough. You both need to sit down and talk about the possibilities and if you both decide to stay together, talk about how you'll both deal with it. Make sure you're both prepared for all the hardships to follow, such as missing each other, trust issues, traveling to see each other, etc... Goodluck on your decision!
700014
A relationship is what you put into it.  If you put great things in, you will receive great things.  Long distance relationships can work if you are willing to work on it.  You have to set boundaries and rules that each of you must abide by.  Also, try not to go out to bars and things a lot while you are away from your significant other.  This can lead to unnecessary arguments and fights, and it's really not worth it.  Lastly, you have to MAKE time for each other.  Phone calls, letters, weekend trips, all of these things will really make a difference.  It's a give and take thing.  Good luck!
493248
No, it hard to make relationship work when you are together, so you know it's hard long distance.  The person is never the person they pretend to be at a distance.
587727
Tell him! Most long distance relationships don't work out anyway.
178326
Yes but it depends on how the relationship is long distance. If it's temporary( like away at college) then yeah if both are willing to make it work then it will work. If it's some type of 'i met him on the internet but he lives in another state...' then i don't think so.
387019
Yup long distance relations can work..\nYou can do all you can you keep in contact..\nAnd you can make it work..\nAnd in this growing age with computers and net you can always keep in touch.. Even if its not possible there are thousands of ways..\nIts all up to you
610654
Usually long distance relationships are best kept long distance.  If you decide to move closer, kept it an hour or two apart to see if the relationship can handled it.  And if it last a year, then move to the same city.
683469
Yes it works.\nDistance is not the end of the world in a relationship \nDistance cannot, and will not hurt a bond between two people that is based on mutual respect, trust, commitment, and love. \nAlthough you may feel like you are losing faith in your relationship at times, hold fast and trust your heart! \nI, like you, truly believe that love & relationships are what make your life special, and that ones built on love & understanding are always worth preserving, regardless of the miles that may separate two people. \n\n\nYOU ARE NOT ALONE ! \nAll across the world, there are couples just like you who are crazy about each other but are forced by circumstance to live apart..
514745
long distance relationships almost ALWAYS work because they are much easier than REAL relationships where you gotta deal w the person each day. Long distance is easy cause you go visit for 3 days or so, and just when it starts getting tough...it is time to come home. How to keep it working? Just talk once in a while, maybe send a card once in a while...nothing should ever really come up that breaks you up...it can last forever without too much work.
89936
Depends on the details. Did you meet online? then its up to you as to how much you want to get involved with somone youve never met\n\nif you have met, then it depends on how much you care and trust the person\n\nif youve been together for awhile and one of you is moving over seas, then i would recommend giving it a try at least. the important thing is to be honest about EVERYTHING though. because distance makes lies harder to hide. and it makes ppl more anxious and jealous, so beware of that too.\n\nGood Luck!
693373
Long distance relationships can work, but I think that for such a relationship to work at least one of the people involved must be ready to move eventually. If neither one of you wants to/can live where the other one is living now, maybe you could consider going to a third country where you could both be. If neither one of you is ready to move, sorry to say, it's unlikely that the relationship will work out.\n\nA long distance relationship worked for me, we are now married and living together despite living thousands of kilometers apart for a year and a half after we got to know each other. :)
263035
It depends on the couple.  Early in my parents marriage, they were apart for 5 months while my father worked overseas, and they stayed married and had 4 kids after that.\n\nMy own boyfriend and I lived 100 miles apart for several years, and we are now married and happy.\n\nIf both people are committed to the relationship and want it to work, then it will.  If even one of them is not, then it won't.