Long distance relationships, yes or no?

[Anonymous]

Well what are your opinions on long distance relationships? Do you like them, dislike them, think they work, think they don't work?

[Gustav]

They can only work if both sides are willing to work for it. both of them must have trust that there partner is not with another person.

[sdc91]

My older brother started going out with his girlfriend his senior year of high school. For college he went to Cambridge, Massachusetts; and she stayed in Houston, Texas. They had a long distance relationship and continue to do so since he's in the Navy and is going to be on submarines (so there won't be any communication).

This past summer they got engaged after dating for five years, and they're going to be married this December.

So I know they can work.

And I must say, I'm kind of biased on this topic. Heheheh. :P <3

[s5m1]

I have tried them in the past and they are VERY difficult. I would not do it again. Simple things like dinner after work or doing something casual at the last minute are impossible. It makes it hard to really get to know the person, both the good and the bad.

[chrisbrgstrm]

I do not encourage it you will fall in love and then when you meet it's not always the same......and you will feel horrible about it because you obviously like them alot just being together and just talking all the time isnt the same....

[Miaplacidus]

I'm biased... I'm in one. I love my boyfriend Cameron.

I know that they most of the time they don't work - but this time it is special... I think we can wait for a year.

[chrisbrgstrm]

wish you luck with that friend... but my experience they end with both feeling bad

[Anonymous]

I do not encourage it you will fall in love and then when you meet it's not always the same......and you will feel horrible about it because you obviously like them alot just being together and just talking all the time isnt the same....

:tears: :tears:

[Anonymous]

wish you luck with that friend... but my experience they end with both feeling bad

i feel soo bad for u. my cosuin is in a long distance relationship and i think it's way better than the one she has right infront of her :dry:

[Anonymous]

It's all a question of personality and confidence in the other person and yourself but I can't see how a long distance realationship can work out.

How can a relationship last and develop if there is no physical contact, no hugs, cuddles, stroking... in a calming comforting manner not sexually, and just taht sense that someone is physically there loving you, protecting you, watching over you is, to my mind, essential to a relationship.

[beckyg]

Well my son has had a long distance relationship with his boyfriend for a couple years now and it has been successful. Now they are living together. Let's hope that is just as successful because I really love my new "son-in-law".

[Zec24]

I'd say no to the long distance relationships as it stands now, but then again I've never tried either.

I guess it really depends on the people involved though.

[Connor]

I've been in one, shortest thing ever. I'm not particularly traumatised by the experience and repelled from long distance relationships. If I met someone who I was particularly interested in online - I'd probably attempt to construct a relationship out of it.

[Anonymous]

meh, they don't work with me...>.>

[Anonymous]

They're really, really hard. They only work if both parties are willing compromise and communication is key.

I tried this with a lady I have very strong feelings for, and although she claims to have feelings for me, she didn't seem to make as much of an effort for me.

We're sort of on hiatus until we can see each other in person again. I finally decided to try dating, and I've met someone close to home that I can see anytime I want.

Both parties have to be willing to work on the long distance thing.