can long distance relationships work?
474748
That only work in drama i guess. But anyway sometime you will only know something when you try.
250033
I agree with pretty much every one on this page except the ones who say that long distance relationships DON'T work! C'mon.. be more positive!\n\nBTW, thank you for annswering my question and I am glad that I helped you :D.
1123622
LD relationships are really hard.  I have been in mine for 6 months now and he lives in another state (3 hrs flying) but we do everything we can to talk on the phone and cam-2-cam.  we are totally in love.  i think that if you love each other and it's mutual... you will wait for each other and it will happen naturally.  i think that anything can happen though.. but anything can happen (cheating, break-ups, etc) even if the person lives in your town!  it just depends on the 2 individuals to make it work.  good luck to you both!
585110
it depends how much you like each other. if you think things could work out then talk to him about maybe going on hols together.am from ireland and i fell for a girl from south africa last year, everyone told me it wouldn't work but we e mail each other every day and now both of us are taking about moving to london. i don't know what your situation is like but it just proves that long distance can work
151981
long distance relationship - it seldom works and succeed. but if both of you would give trust for each other, just be honest - then probably would. but distance is not the only reason why relationship failed, a lot of factors why it didnt work out.
207542
it seems strange 15 years ago without the invention of internet, however, now you can chat with him, cam with him, and flights to be with him and him being with you is not that expensive as many years before.\nA long distance relationship(LDR) can work - if both of you put alot of effort in it. But it also takes alot of trust, time and communication.\nI had 4 long distance relationships before and now i'm married to the last LDR i had.
950951
I went out with someone who lived in Spain when I was living in Ireland, I am now married to him and we are about to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary, so yes, long distance relationships can definitly work, you just have to be prepared to work at them!!
1154492
Long Distance relationships are doomed to failure 99.9% of the time.  You can try to make it work, but you will go broke paying for all the long distance phone calls, and there still is no guarantee she's not banging the lumpy guy who works the counter at the Taco Bell.   \nIt just ain't worth the hassle and stress.  Move on.  Keep in touch with her, and if she moves nearby, start dating her again.
703636
what is a long-distance relationship?\n\nThe first thing to understand is that a relationship across great distances does not necessarily qualify as a relationship. Let me explain.\nIf a guy has been dating a girl for two years and she decides to travel across Europe with nothing but a backpack and pocket change, where does this leave the duo? Well, the first thing to do in this situation is to establish some ground rules before she hops on that plane.\n\nThe couple must agree on how they will deal with this separation, and even if they will remain a couple at all. If one decides that they cannot be in a long distance relationship, while the other is ready to sacrifice a little for the sake of staying together, then they have a problem on their hands..\n\nThere are three basic options when dealing with long distance relationships: the couple can remain faithful to each other; they can date other people and see what happens; or they can call it quits and start dating other people right away.\n\n\nremaining faithfully yours\n\nOne option is to keep everything the way it is -- whether you are 5 miles or 5,000 miles away from each other. This way of thinking is very popular among young lovebirds, new to the journey of romance.\nThey tend to believe that physical space between them will not affect the solidity of the relationship because their "undying" love for each other can surpass this seemingly small obstacle. This often applies to couples that get separated for education reasons.\n\nWhat happens in many cases, however, is that one of the partners may start feeling lonely and begin looking around to see what the "relationship market" has to offer.\n\nBut if the woman, for example, decides to hold back and not date anybody during her time away from her boyfriend, he should also be saving himself for her. Right? In an ideal situation, this would be the plan. But unfortunately, that's not always possible.\n\nThe guy in question might start fooling around, but will eventually feel guilty about it, even if six months have passed since he last saw his girlfriend. \n\nThe problem is that the terms of the relationship clearly state that this should not happen. What then?\n\nSimply having made a decision to allow each other the freedom to date other people while they were apart, and seeing if they still felt the same way about each other once they were reunited, could have prevented this situation. Hence, the second category for a long-distance relationship.\n\n\nlet fate take its course\n\nThis same principle applies to any couple in the initial stage of dating: they are together but they're not committed.\nBoth follow the unwritten rule of allowing each other to date other people until they feel the need to be exclusive\nThis is a perfectly rational way of looking at potential long distance relationships. What if, for example, unavoidable circumstances force the woman to leave and desert her mate in the early stages of the relationship.\n\nAlthough some couples develop faster than others, common sense should always be of the essence, as emotions sometimes tend to run away with us.\n\nThe underlying idea here is that impossible promises should not be made and only a reciprocal, genuine affection for each other will decide the couple's fate.\n\nIf staying together is not in your cards, it soon becomes obvious, and ending the relationship is the only solution. This way, there won't be any broken hearts or unnecessary lies.\n\n\nsee other women\n\nIt's a smart thing to slow down a love connection at an early stage in order to avoid any heartache, especially if you know you will be separated shortly. \nThe ideal solution would be to not get involved with anybody knowing that you will be required to be separated for a long period of time.\n\nBut if you decide to go ahead and start dating this woman, then do it wisely and know that your days together are numbered.\n\nThe smart thing to do in this case
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.
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!
822898
A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP CAN WORK IF BOTH PEOPLE REALLY WANT  IT TO WORK OUT.BUT YOU NEED\nTO TALK TO HER ABOUT HOW SHE FEEL. BECAUSE YOU DONT WANT TO PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET\nSO TALK TO HER ABOUT WHAT GOING ON. THEN GO FROM\nTHERE. BUT IT CAN WORK IT SELF OUT.
266186
If you two really love each other then you will make the long distance thing work even though it is hard. If you love and care about her you will wait until you guys can see each other more, but if you can't handle the long distance for that long then try giving each other space and explain it to her that you love her but the long distance thing isn't working for you. You could have a non exclusive relationship where you each can date other people, give some rules if you want, but still be together. Think about what you want and what she wants and come to a decision that you both agree on. Good Luck:)
770416
I believe that it can work. but you both have to be willing to make it work and want it to work then it will. GOOD LUCK!!
98247
it all depends on how commited you are to him. long distance relationships aren't easy. talk to him about it. be sure you cover every possible situation. and KNOW exactly how you feel about him. it takes two to make a relationship work.
479631
Long distance relationships can work as long as two people are dedicated to each other and want it to work. The two of you are the only ones that will be able to tell if its working. If both of you are completely happy with each other and the way things are going then things are going well I would presume. :) If you truly love each other go for it cause it's more than likely going to work. :) Good luck!
1177674
Yes! Long distance relationships CAN work out! It is A LOT of hard work. I don't know what country you are from and what the customs are there, so I don't know how relevant or plausible my advice will be.\n\nAlways tell her your true feelings. Let her know your worries. Don't forget to tell her how much she means to you, OFTEN!\n\nAlways treat each other with honesty, trust, understanding, respect, and be willing to compromise and to communicate thoughts and feelings openly. This is the basic foundation of a relationship that both people need to work on to make it work, especially for a long distance relationship.\n\nIf you've both been waiting for each other six years, I don't think there's much to worry about. Once you have earned the money, go back and see her. Tell her and show her how much she means to you. Talk about both of your futures.\n\nFight for your relationship, but also be realistic. Sometimes no matter how much both of you care about each other, there are other things that get in the way, such as time and physical distance. Long distance relationships can work, depending on how willing both people are to put hard work into the relationship.