If you only get to see someone once a week because of it. And it rely's on one person doing most of the driving back and fourth. Your experiences or ideas welcome?
2006-09-18 00:49:18 · 26 answers · asked by Am I bovered? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Hardly long-distance, my travel to work is longer than that!
You can't be very serious if it is an issue......only you know if it is worth the 'hassle' though!
Best wishes.
2006-09-18 00:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, an hour away isn't a long-distance relationship, and I wouldn't think that would be the ONLY reason you can't see each other more often (which is not to say the other reasons aren't valid, and not to say that seeing someone only once a week is always a problem, either). Again, one person doing most of the driving isn't necessarily a problem, unless it indicates that the other person is not really that interested.
2006-09-18 08:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've got to be kidding. Before we got married, my late husband and I drove an hour back and forth every day for many months (ok, we did miss a few days). We wanted to see each other so we did. He did it one day after work, and I took the next day. Each moment together was precious. The driving time was inconsequential; maybe even a time to reflect on the day's events, wind down from stress, or consider what might lie ahead.
Honey, long-distance is when you are separated by at least 4 hours flight time and several countries in between. Long distance is when you can't afford the time or money to spend a few hours or a few days together during the long months.
For me now, Heaven is a very long distance and, unfortunately, I can't drive there. I'd drive as long as I could to see my sweetie. How much do you want to see your fine friend? Go the distance.
2006-09-18 08:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by expatturk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your relationship- casual? then don't bother, I sustained a relationship with my partner for a year while I lived in Norwich and he in Cheltenham- 4/5 hours by car, but could take 7/8 on the train at the time. We both put the effort in as we felt it was worth it. I would question the relationship if only one person is travelling- why aren't they making an effort, if they don't have a car there are still buses, trains and coaches so that is not an excuse. Having said that I think I would have struggled to keep up the commitment with no end in sight, if both of you have commitments in your respective towns that you refuse to let go of it's never going to develop into a live in relationship, I would, again, have to question whether it's worth it.
2006-09-18 07:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no,unless you like 13 and have to depend on your mom to take you to her o hem or what ever the case me be,but if your doing the driving then you go to look at this way do you like her a lot,do you feel that is worth the trip back and forth,its going good between the both of you and from there you can get a stand point on whats going on,and i think a long distance relationship is this i lived in NYC my girl in LA,i was flaying back and forth almost every weekend just to see her but at the end it took way to much out of the relationship that after being together for 5 years it did not mean much maybe lees to her then me and now we are not together any more now that's what i call a long distance relationship remember that 98% of all long distance relationship don't work out but that just my opinion
2006-09-18 07:58:13 · answer #5 · answered by jem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do that all the time. I have no problem with it as I enjoy my own free space, but the girlfriend is getting frustrated with the situation as she'd like to spend every day with me. Bit difficult at mo though seeing as how we both work in difference locations. I am looking to find a job nearer her, so that I can live with her, but its proving difficult at the moment. Relationships like this start out ok, but you start to feel the pressure months down the line. An hour or so away isn't that far anyhow. I don't live that far from her, but the journey takes ages because of traffic etc. I suppose if someones worth it, distance is no obstacle.
2006-09-18 07:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I live an hour away is not even across town. I would consider a long distance relationship to be more than a day's drive.
2006-09-18 07:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ni, as already said a lot of people already commute more than that each way, daily.
In addtion it can take this long to get to one end of Greater london to the other, but it does not stop people meeting their friends.
just take turns travelling to see each other, or consider log term lving together!
But Babe, if he was that good question would not even cross m y mind about the distance....just what was in store when i got there.....
I once sustained some kind of relationship when ex in Europe, died off when he went further but that wasn't the distance, just life and movin on........gotta try it and see, no guaranatees in life
if you on,ylseeing each other once week don;t sound that kkeen on each other (not married is he)?
2006-09-18 08:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone who once had long-distance relationship across the atlantic ocean for four years. An hours drive seems a little pathetic.
Sorry, but my vote is no
2006-09-18 08:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by tony_copeland 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me and my bloke have been in a long distance for 2 and half years and at times it is hard but aslong as you both put the effort in you should be fine! the key thing is too show that person that they mean alot to you when your apart because when your together you can show one another! I would rather be in a long distance relationship than be without him! give it a go because you will regret it if you dont! good luck
2006-09-18 07:54:39 · answer #10 · answered by mcardham 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ONE HOUR!! are u serious??
we drive that in western australia to go the local pub
lots of people travel that far for work all over the world
Its not a long distance relationship, he/she just isnt into u!!
2006-09-18 08:02:09 · answer #11 · answered by livachic2005 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋