2006-09-03 20:29:34 · 22 answers · asked by Mary T 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
long distance or long term? I assume you are not talking about your marriage.
long distance stuff generally don't last longer. especially if both are of equal maturity in body & intelligence.
one thing you can do though. Expect nothing in a relationship. try to learn to love unconditionally. it means accepting the other person as for what he/she is .
2006-09-03 20:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by jaco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband gets deployed every 4 months for 6 month incriments and we've been married for the past 12 years and communication is the key, write letters, email, talk on the phone several times a day. We both prefer to hear eachother's vioce once or twice a day for a few minutes than waiting all week to talk for 30 minutes at once, not that we don't like long convo but it's easier to make time go by to hear the one that u love daily even just to hear them say they miss u and they love u. NEVER hang up the phone mad! Communication is the key!!! Best wishes and good luck
2006-09-04 03:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Shortie♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are in one,I have to be honest with you,it is not easy(I am in a long distance r/ship that is working,I know).However,there is nothing imposible once you set your mind to it.For one,you can make sure that the communication link between you guys never cools down.Make sure you talk as often as you can. You can also make compromises,you travel to meet him once in a while,he travels to meet you once in a while. Also know that you cannot have it all,as in,you both might not be there for each other all the time. Be content..., trust your partner,believe in him or her,never stop loving,never stop being supportive...... and leave the rest to God...
2006-09-04 03:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by L'ilwu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for starters, a strong foundation.
It takes 2 hands to clap. Besides trust, respect, keep the communication flowing, this makes it less distance. Updates on what's happening with each other's lives.
With the technology we have now, video chat, email, IM, etc. the world is relatively smaller than before.
Hope this helps and good luck!
2006-09-04 03:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by ♪♫♪Isaac♪♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to make it work. If the relationship survives the distance, then it is meant to be. However, if it fails... well you know. Just go with the flow and see where it takes you.
2006-09-04 03:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by Avia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need:
1. Commitment from both parties to make the relationship works
2. A lot of trust!
3. Rooms for "Give & take" relationships
4. Faithful, understanding partners
5. Constant communication from both sides
2006-09-04 03:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Liza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust & Love..
You two are far apart, so you both in to trust each other not to cheat..
And with the help of Love, you'll be able to get the green monster away from your mind...
You both can stay connected easily with the advance technology in this era...
With Video Conversation on Yahoo! Messenger..
With free call around the world on Yahoo! Messenger..
and lots more...
All you need is Internet Connection...
2006-09-04 03:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by aqilahzaiyanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was in a long distance relationship for a year and four months. he lived 150 miles from me and it worked out for a while. but only b/c i was the one making the trip every weekend. we talked on the phone everyday and saw each other every weekend. but he wouldn't come to my place with out me going to get him. he wouldn't drive to my place to see me but he expected me to be at his place every weekend.
my advice to you would be to trust each other 100%. and meet each other half way in everything. like you go to their house one week and the next they come to your place. trust and working together is the key to making a long distance relationship work
2006-09-04 03:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by becca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
frequent contact is important. Paint each other's pictur of what your life looks like everyday. Talk often on msn or yahoo messenger, exchange mail, and try to plan to visit each other often.
That alone should do the trick
2006-09-04 03:32:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your the jealous type, it wont work. you have to be able to trust the other person 100%. you need to reasilze that you won't have alot of time together in the beginning, so make all your meetings special. and remember, just because he doesn't answer the phone everytime you call, doesn't mean he's cheating. you mostly need to be trusting and understanding. best of luck.
2006-09-04 03:34:05 · answer #10 · answered by amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋