Do you think that Long-distance relationships work?

Question

Does it work yes or no?

Answer 1

What MATTERS is the effort put into making it work.

Communication, active listening, being open, honest, caring, being respectful, GIVING time with each other. These are the hallmarks of a successful LDR.

I've been in one since Feb---revealing a bit about myself now. :)
This girl has these quaalities and more. We work on topics, leaving NO stone unturned. She knows I won't allow any subject to be off-limits. We have mentally, and emotionally roamed all over this planet through online chats, emails and telephone calls. The honesty and directness works for us---it may not for everyone.

when either of us has a bad day-----its time, right then, to focus on each other... and give what we can, sometimes no more than a shoulder to lean on, and make the world right again.

We've done this, talked and lived this way and communicated EVERY day since about mid-may.....

Do your best, be open, be patient, be giving---and you can be successful yourself. Some people aren't ready for that in their lives, or don't know how to accept and embrace it. that hurts too

this is where yoru patience can be of great value---yet you must still decide for yourself how to carry things on. when to cut and run, or when to be more patient, loving, understanding and supportive.

Bottom line---yes, it can work, if you BOTH want it to.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

It depends. My ex and I were in an "LDR" for 2 years and 7 months. It wasn't really dating though, because when I went to visit him, I had to stay at his parent's house, etc. Long distance is hard. However, some couples can do it. I work with a lady who lives 2 1/2 hours from her husband, and they've been married 30-something years. It depends on the committment, etc.

Answer 3

It does. The key to a successful one is more trust and constant communication. More energy is needed more than the short distance one. But eventually one of you have to move, closer. Long distance relationships cannot work for such a long time period.

Answer 4

to be honest i have done 3 long distance relationship

it is very hard because the person is not there all the time
therefore it leads to stupid fights that makes no sense why it started in the first place

but def it will not work out until someone moves closer

Answer 5

Only if two people are really committed to each other and the relationship. If it's one-sided - the odds of it working are not good. My husband and I dated for two years long distance - but we were practically engaged and committed to each other... so it worked for us. Good luck!

Answer 6

I would say in most cases no. However, I know a couple who spent a whole year apart in separate countries (One in New Zealand and one in England) and they remained faithful and are still together today. Of course, they had a set time, they knew that after 12 months they would be together for good so it wasn't like it could go on for years.

Answer 7

It depends on the people, time involved and distance. However the vast majority of long distance realtionships don't survive. If you are contemplating getting into one - don't, and save yourself the stress.

Answer 8

I don't think it works there has to be some physical as well as the mental going on. kinda hard to get to know someone far away. Although it can work if you go there often and if you spend most of your day on the phone or email. I don't think its healthy.

Answer 9

yes- if you go through my questions, i asked a similar question to this one awhile ago. if you love the guy enough, and you're willing to make it work, then yes it's possible. you can see what other people said in my question, just so you can get some more ideas.

Answer 10

Yes becoz its true in my case. Well, It depends upon the personality of the person if he/she is faithful/willing to wait for his partner.