2006-08-31 05:02:04 · 8 answers · asked by jannet 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
yes, if there is true love in the relationship.
2006-08-31 05:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by prawn_headed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! And I know this from experience. My husand was in Iraq for a year (he is back their again now for another year.) and we managed to grow in our relatonship not just make it work. It was hard and I did miss him physically but what long distance relationships teach you is how important communication is. We learned how to actually share our emotions verbally instead of just physically. When we disagreed about something we couldn't just hug and make up we had to actually talk about what was bothering us. The distance actually helped us to learn more about each other bc when all you can do is talk you share more thoughts and feelings then if you are actually together.
If you are planning on being in a long distance relationship here are some ideas that helped us:
1. Always end a conversation with I LOVE YOU- bc you don't get to see each other everyday this leaves both people with a good feeling.
2. If you don't have one get a web cam
3. Communicate with each other as often as you can: phone, e-mail, IM and even real letters. These are great bc it shows the other person actually made an effort to reach out to you.
4. When you do get the chance to see each other- definately have fun but try to make it as "normal" as possible. Do things together that you would normally do together if you lived close to each other. Big productions aren't necessary and distract from you two actually being together.
5. There is a series of books called "All about..." I recomend you buy 3 of them- 2 titled all about me and 1 titled all about us. Each of you should fill out the all about me book and trade it with your loved one before you seperate if possible, this way you have something to remind you of all of your loved ones quirks. The 2nd one, all about us is fun to fill out while you are seperated. I actually kept the book and when it felt like my husband and I had nothing to talk about I would pull out the book and ask a couple of questions from it. This gave us something to talk about and reminded us of how great our relationship is!
I hope this helps! Have a great day!
2006-08-31 05:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by girlinlove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this doesn't bring you down but generally no. One or both people usually cannot risk the temptation of cheating when they KNOW they will not be caught. It is also easier to stop having meaningfull communication which I know seems funny since all you can do is talk on the phone/write emails to each other. But it is hard to come home everyday and tell someone who lives across the country something new everyday, you can't just hang out with them and have together time.
2006-08-31 05:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by *Amber* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definenetley it's possible. Depends on the couple and how hard you want to work. I am not saying it's easy though. But if this is you doing the long distance relationship I wish you the best of luck!
2006-08-31 05:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by ReneeH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose they can, but how does that work? when do you see each other? wouldn't you eventually long for that person, knowing they are all the way across the country & you are alone? I dont think I could do it, I would want more than just phone calls, emails, im's....but good luck, they can work if you try hard enough!
2006-08-31 05:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by spaceyinla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can work, and is easier and faster than ever before with cheaper phone rates, texting and email....But it is artificial until you meet face to face...lots of people promise lots, but never meet and its just a waste of time....
I met a girl in the Philippines in 2001, returned and honeymooned later that year, enrolled her into a course, aand in 2002 she passed her interview at the embassy and is now here....I feel the luckiest guy alive....she is young, very pretty and is more traditional than many of these local ladies...thank goodness.
2006-08-31 05:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by cbmaclean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my math professor told us that he and his wife were away from one another for three years, and they ended up in marriage, then yes, I do believe long distance relationships can last.
2006-08-31 05:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by Link 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you want it to (both of you)
2006-08-31 05:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by catnap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋