Online ? Long distance? does it really work?
824659
Long Distance relationships are a very different type of relationship. There are good points and bad points to every type of relationship. Bad point being in this case that most long distance couples fear infidelity, but research has shown that those that are in serious long distance relationships chose not to cheat. A good point of long distance relationships is that it is very hard to get tired of one another. It also helps if one or the other is prone to feeling smothered. It allows you to get to know the other at a distance.\nWhen in a long distance relationship although it is difficult to deal with the distance between you - you both are in it together and it helps build stronger bonds. You also develop a relationship on psersonality rather than looks.\n\nLong distance relationships are a fine thing when you put the time and the energy into it. Just like any relationship Good luck to you!
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.
1066597
my bf i met on answers. it's going great. other guys i've met online....and we went out for a while. so i'm not opposed to meeting someone online as long as you know in time you'll meet each other. it IS possible to fall in love this way. :)
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
1144986
No, I wouldn't let it come between us. Eventually, one person would relocate, but that's just logistics. Hummm...about meeting someone online? I guess it would depend where you met them. Typically people you run into in chat rooms or on free sites don't tend to be of the same quality (or want the same things out of a relationship) as people who use paying services.
671680
My boyfriend and I were friends for less than a year when we started dating. The entire time we have known each other has been spent more apart than together.\nA long distance relationship can work if both people are committed to each other. It's hard work and requires a lot of openness but it's possible to make a long distance relationship work.
566825
umm..ive met my 1st bf online..then i met him..and we had a relationshop for 2 years..then i moved then we broke up..but after that i had another relationship online wit a guy(which is still going on!)..and i think its possible..as long as u r careful and aware of wut u r doing..but i think they are good..so..BONNE CHANCE!! ;)
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!
77090
distance relationships are generally bad unless your trust level is extremely high. where and when do you fit the quality time. I am sorry you may want to move on at least until the distance becomes a non-issue.  :(
1089265
A long distant relationship can work, it both parties are truly committed.  However, it all depends how long you will be apart from eachother...  If it is just until school is finished, that's different, but if it's because you both just live in different states, then that is something to think about... \n\nSometimes one person will get tired of being lonely and tired of not being able to see each other on a regular....\n\nIt can work, but will take a lot of hard work....\n\nGOOD LUCK
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.
335568
My husband and I met at a bus station in Oregon.  We wrote to each other and called on the phone for about 3 years.  This was in 1986 when there was no internet (at least not as universal as we have now) and so that is how we contacted each other.\n\nIt takes commitment and determination, but WE did get together and married in 1991.  We just had our 15 year marital anniversary yesterday.\n\nIt does work, but it takes a lot of work.
489910
no, long distanste stuff online just doesn't work out \n(cous's experience)
649217
its definately scary out there sometimes and people have to be careful but ive met a lot of 'toads' in person too who lied and cheated and had gfs all over the place and led them all on. so its not just online and its been going on for ages and ages, it might just be easier now. \n\nthere are steps everyone should take in trying to make sure the person they are talking to is for real. seeing them on cam for one, so you know who you are talking to is really like the photos you have seen, being able to talk to them or call them whenever you want (might show they arent really married or living with someone), etc etc. \n\ni think the internet can be a good tool for getting to know more people. ive lived in my town for 17 years and i personally dont believe that i would just magically walk into 'the right guy' after all these years. instead i walked into one that lives 4000 miles away haha. if it wasnt for the internet we would not have been able to continue our relationship so closely. i think its a great tool for meeting friends, etc, but you definately have to be sensible and careful - just like meeting anyone in person!
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!
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.
492241
Yes, they can work.  My husband, whom I met on line, and I are approaching our 5 year wedding anniversary so you can have a long term commitment from one.  I think the better sites are the ones that have you fill out a profile and then match based on personality - In my singles days udate.com was one.  I never used eharmony since we were together before it came out, but it appears to follow the same format.\n\nBefore I met my hubby I dated a handful of guys from sites (don't remember exact number but it was probably around 8) and I never had a bad experience.\n\nThe key is to treat this just like you would dating someone off-line.  Pick people that are geographically close to you and after a few emails you should start meeting in person.  I think it's crazy when people claim they are madly in love with someone they've only emailed.  If after a few emails the other person is leery of meeting you in a public place (another necessity just to be safe) or at least talking on the phone I'd worry if that person was married or completely different from the way they were portraying themselves.\n\nHope this helps.