I need your experienced advice on this relationship......?

Question

I've been seeing the brother of my close firend for a short time now. We've hung out in group situations for about two months, and recently it got a little more personal with a couple of dinner dates (and awesome smooching!). It's been so great-- he's a really sweet guy, we are mutually interested in seeing eachother, and I already knew that his family are genuinely good people.
He's returning tomorrow to finish his last year at school, but it's away. I'm staying home for school... This is such a new relationship, SO
What are some good ways to keep this good thing going?? How hard do I try to stay in touch, and in what ways..... any creative Ideas are appreciated!!!!
(I really think I could see myself with this person long-term!!)

He will be about 3 1/2 hours away.....

Answer 1

Long distance relationships are tough to maintain. It is a little easier today with email, instant messaging and cell phones. But while you are seperated, let the relationship dictate the amount of contact needed. You may find once a week is all that is needed, or everyday chat is needed. Once one of you feels obligated to call the other, you have problems. Since the time is short, you may be able to survive if both parties want too, good luck to you.
By the way, can either of you travel for weekend visits, during the school year, that will help a lot.

Answer 2

Let's take 1 step at a time...I do not know your ages. Do your interests bear fruit? By this are you two interested in the same things? How close is your relationship?
You have achieved the first goal by knowing the family well. Another factor is-do not rate your friends brother like your friend-two different personalitys. How do you keep in touch? See if he can give you his address when he starts attending his new school(college I presume) get his Frat address and write him off and on. Do not lose track of him and maintain a good relationship with him. Unfortunately do not be upset if he finds another at his new school. When one goes off to college we often forget our hometown relationships.Eventually he will "buck up" and remember his hometown relationship, friends, and family. But do not play the fool and wait for him...College changes people, we get into a new age of education and maturity, partys and studies. Education is a great thing-but do not expect him to wait on you-to many other women could turn his head. Don't worry, you to will be a changed person upon entering college, if this is the case, but do not be surprised if the turn out is different from what you imagined. :) :) Hope I helped you out a little.......:) :)

Answer 3

It is possible to have a successful long term relationship - as a matter of fact my dh and I did we dated for about a year before getting married but he lived about 4 hours away. We spent a lot of time on the phone, wrote letters and got together anytime that we could. Sometimes I would travel to see him and vice versa. If the relationship has what it takes and you two really have a legitimate connection it can last I am living proof! Good Luck and Best Wishes.......

Answer 4

For the next year, things WILL change. You both will be busy with classes, and probably work too. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't keep dating. But, you've actually only been going out for about a month. Don't rush things. Get to know each other better. You'll see each other during breaks, and occasional weekends. After graduation, anything can happen, but for now, keep your priority school.

Answer 5

Email has replaced letter-writing, but back in the day, people used to keep a torch lit by writing to each other, so regular emails could help. Plus, you can cyber-send pictures, do the Web-cam thing. Hey, it might be a good thing because you'll be forced to actually get to know each other in ways other than physically, and if it's meant to be, you'll really know it by the time you've passed through the distance test!

Answer 6

You know.. in my opinion.. long term relationship never works... might work for a while.. but not 'long term'.. you can sit down with him and ask him what his intentions are... does he want to keep in touch until you are both available.. go your own way and meet after your are done with your studies.. but if I were you.. I would sit down with him.. and make things clear...

might be best to just stay friends for now.. and after you two are done with your studies... see where it brings you then...

Answer 7

i am trying to have a long distance relationship at the moment too...i don't the key to succes 100% but you can trying in touch by email ymess, phone and if it is not that far you can visit eachoter during weekends...( i can't do that cause my bf lives on another continent :(
p.s if u use the messenger get a web cam :) it's really fun

Answer 8

first, see if he wants to try the long term thing. assuming he does, try to keep things romantic by writing actual letters as well as email and im's. it's actually a really good chance to get to know each other better ( try to look on the bright side!) and good luck to you!

Answer 9

Wish I knew how far apart the two of you will be. in the meantime, email (attach photos and videos). If possible, see each other on weekends and holidays.

Answer 10

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