Do long distance relationships work?

Answer 1

It all depends on LOVE, TRUST, and COMMUNICATION.

And it's not about the distance.

You may have a partner who just lives down the street and yet it never works out, and who knows, you may have a partner who lives halfway across the world and yet the person is always close to your heart because of your love.

Answer 2

it would depend on the people and the kind of relationship you have...its easy to keep the closeness there nowadays with the internet and picture phones etc and you can talk daily and flights are very cheap... its quite easy to have a relationship long distance now...the only hassle is the physical connection...you can't get that when you are away from each other...you can feel the feelings and emotions but that is when you want the physical connection and can be frustrating in many ways...in saying that if it is agreed that it is a casual relationship and thats all you want then yes i dont see why that kind of relationship wouldnt work because you are more likely to be able to cope with seeing each other once every while and not missing the physical so much...well until such time as some one of you develops feelings for the other...and if you do, well, cross that bridge when you come to it...good luck with it ;0)

Answer 3

Honestly, I don't know if it would work. For I am in one as well, almost four years now. We began as friends and we met once every year, other than that we would call or e-mail.

There are times I felt lonely and sad because the one I love can't be here with me to share my life, and miss the touch very much. Felt horrible whenever my roommates are together with their partners.

But then I felt the strength whenever I heard the voice coming through the phone, and the loves that slipping through the mails. Its weird but sometimes I would felt great, because I know there is someone I love, and loves me on the other side of the world, then I would marvel at the power of love (Although sometimes I felt like an idiot).

Above all, it depends on what you want in a relationship. If you need your lover to be by your side all the time, to hold and to touch, and you can't live without that, then long distance would not work for you.

If you both choose to accept and go through that, have faith and keep close communication. i am sure with determination, love would overcome the distance.

Its likely that you will never met another person who you felt as much affection, so I would suggest you follow what your heart tells you, when lightning strike, you know from the heart that he/she is the one, by all means go for it. Give love a chance and see where it takes you.

Answer 4

Depends on what you mean? Do you mean a relationship where you never see the person? Then No.

But I spent 3 monthes away from my boyfriend when I worked at a summer camp. We went from seeing each other 3-5 times a week to nothing and it was awful. We even began to drift apart but.. it was temporary and when we came back things were alright.

People in relationships need time to grow seperatly, so distance DOES make the heart grow fonder, but you also need interaction between the couple. The two involved need time together, just like they need their space. Too much of either can kill the relationship.

Answer 5

It depends on the two people and the level of commitment. Long distance marriages work out of sheer dedication... Ask the spouses of all the soldiers who are Deployed for 12 - 18 months at a time. Most of the relationships work... At least the ones that were working be for the separation.

Answer 6

I am currently in one. I am not going to lie to you and say that it doesn't suck because it really does! I miss him so much but the reason that I can deal with it is the fact that we talk almost every day. We use yahoo messenger, text messaging and the occasional phone call to get by. It is nice to still be able to tell him how my day went and that I love him. He can also talk to me about his day. I like knowing how he is doing. I also get to see him at least once a month, which is nice. What I am getting at is that there has to be complete trust and open communication. I know that he can be where he is and I never have to worry about him going astray. He loves me. He also knows that I would never cheat on him. If there was no trust, I would be going nuts! I would always be wondering what he was up to. That is when the relationship becomes unhealthy. I think that this question also depends upon the people involved. Some people simply can't handle being away from their partner and will stray for comfort purposes. I would evaluate your relationship. You may be surprised what it can handle.

I still think they suck but it will be worth it when he comes home with his 2nd Bachelor's degree.

Answer 7

When it comes to long distance relationships, it really depends on the relationship as to whether or not it can work. If two people truly love each other, and if they are willing to make the sacrifice, it can work. I myself was in a very happy long distance relationship for over a year. We loved each other very much, but neither of us was ready and willing to settle down quite yet. What can be hard is the loss of day to day affection, the simplicity of a hug and "Who was your day?" What you really tend to miss are the little things and the small talk. But if two people really love each other and are committed, they can find ways to make it work. In this age of modern technology the distance between all of us is shrinking.

Answer 8

Yes. I spent 5 years in a long distance relationship and we agonized over whether it was real, then over whether it was legitimate, then over how often we could see each other (he lived in Germany, I lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).

We finally broke up because it was just so much agony and hassle trying to deal with the distance, the meetings, the separations, the language barrier whenever I was over there (my German is terrible) and so on.

Of course, I look back now and realize that we loved each other very much and although we both have moved on to other relationships, we both acknowledge that ours was the best relationship of our lives.

So, it's not the distance, it's the person.

Answer 9

A lot of them, I'd presume, do not work out. But some of them do, and I think it's worth a try! I've been in one for 3 years now and we were together a couple of years before we had to part. It's hard but we try to focus on the few perks and just have a great time when we are together. We talk every night and stay up to date in each other's lives. I know it's been said many times, but if there isn't a strong commitment, a healthy, passionate love, great communication and honesty...it's not going to be very smooth!

Answer 10

Yes they do, my man is currently in Iraq and had been since April, if you wanna be with that person and your in love it will work, there has to be trust too. It is hard and very emotional being away from the person you love but you learn to live with it, if you cant cope dont do it, my mans back in 4 weeks, guess its extra stressful if its like an army relationship and your partners in so much danger everyday, not only to you miss them but you worry constantley but they long distance relationships do work,

Answer 11

it depends on the situation...if youve been together for a few years and its only temporarily, then yes. But you need to know when your going to be together again..some people have family/college or other commitments that may be important so the absence needs to be done and you must speak at least every second day....
if its a relationship between the uk and ireland then maybe for a while yes, anythin of greater distance, no im afraid, unless its what i said above, youve been together for years and you both have a plan and mapped out a date