do they work? i mean if we still see each other every other month or so?
2006-08-01 04:49:46 · 11 answers · asked by nicole 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
They work rarely...when is it likely one or the other of you will be in close proximity to each other where you can date locally? If that isn't going to happen any time soon, then the situation is unlikely to make it very far...it's just too hard on both people, being apart the majority of the time, watching their friends go out on dates and spend time with partners, but knowing you cannot because your partner is too far away...the temptation to cheat/stray is high, because lonliness sets in...you start to miss him/her a lot and are more likely to seek someone to 'fill in' for them, even temporarily...
If you are not going to have to be apart for too long, then hang in there if you want and see how things go when you are local to one another...
It's up to the two of you...
2006-08-01 04:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the couple and how much they care about each other, but being human it's tough to be far away for a long period of time. If you know that eventually you're going to both live close by each other again in the not too distant future I think it can work. You have to have total trust in your partner also. I think for the most part it's difficult to maintain because you start to interact with other people and frustration sets in but again it just depends how often you can see each other and how soon you'll be living close to each other again. Having a phone/online relationship for a long period of time can be very frustrating.
2006-08-01 04:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is VERY HARD. They didn't work for m e (twice and both were serious to the point of talking of marriage type relationships)
The issue with long distance is that you get disconnected from each other if you don't communicate often, very often. IF trust starts to fade, then you are doomed.
it is helpful if there is an end point in sight, such as one of you is moving overseas for a work assignment for 9 months, etc. If you know there is an end in sight, you can push through it, but if there is no timeline of when you will be together again, it is really hard.
2006-08-01 04:54:48 · answer #3 · answered by KB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 long distance relationships. Great at the time, but not for the long haul. Some people can do it, I on the other hand need someone I can physically touch whenever I want to.
2006-08-01 04:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The relationship you have is what you want it to be, If you are happy with it and don't want it to develop it any farther then it is good, but frankly, why would you want it to stay that way, It has to develope farther one way or the other. Either you want to be with that person or you can leave it. I am in a long distance realationship and am planning to farther it to be together, What do you want out of it. Check you feeling and go from there. Papa Bear
2006-08-01 04:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by Papa Bear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. One of the key factors to the relationships people get into is commonality and proximity. I studied this in psychology. So give up now, Your feelings will be hurt much less. Good luck.
2006-08-01 04:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by Angel Eve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if there's a marriage proposal within a year and someone is ready to move.
2006-08-01 04:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by wmp55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it never works.that happend to me i had a girl friend in new zealand and i lived in new york city and we olny spoke to each other once a month so it never works
2006-08-01 04:55:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea they work you just have to put in 50/50
2006-08-01 04:53:06 · answer #9 · answered by lasondraperry-graham 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it really depends on if u can trust him somewhere else without u with girls!!
2006-08-01 04:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by haylee w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋