What about long-distance relationships?

Question

Can anything work out between two people that live on either end of the U.S?

Answer 1

It's definitely a big trust relationship.

I was on a long distance relationship for 5 years, and it was so hard to trust my bf at that time because i was rarely there to be with him. I felt insecure when he told me he hangs out with all these girls and it was unfair that I couldn't hang with him.

Answer 2

Yes, it can work. It depends, though, on time and effort.
I was living in Southeast Georgia and my girlfriend was in British Columbia, Canada-- east coast to west coast and north to south differences, plus, in seperate countries altogether. Three months between visits, flying back and forth. Sometimes, meeting in Toronto. But, it worked. We are married now and are expecting our first child.
Several considerations must be made,however. You have to trust each other and spend lots of time on the phone, internet, or both. You must make trips there and the other to you, never forget birthdays or holidays, send each other cards or letters or emails, get to know people by name that your partner is talking about and listen, not just hear, what is being said.
You must also make some firm plans and stick to them and remember that in doing so, both of you are making some concessions. Look at the long term picture and figure how to get to where you both want to be.
Example: My wife has a great gov't job with excellent benefits. I have many certifications and can do quite abit in as far as work goes. My skills were in short supply here and I could get a job very easily. So, it made sense for me to make the move, not her. If it weren't for her job, she would be making the move because I owned my home, and she was renting.
So, as you see, it can work. But, it doesn't just happen. You both have to make it happen.
Also, if either of you have any doubts, pull out now before its too late.
Good luck.

Answer 3

it could work out. it depends on each person's level of commitment and trust. It depends a whole lot on the people because every relationship is different and throwing long-distance into the mix really messes with things. You should sit down and talk to your partner about your and his expectations and needs. then you can decide.

Answer 4

I don't think so, only because your there and he is there. Both
of you can be with anyone and turn around and say you were
just hanging around with friends. Lies, you know the kind that
you need to make up when he/she tells you if you been with
anyone. Espescially if you just talk on the phone and never see
one another. Your better off just friends or booty call. It's better
to have one next to you, then talking on the phone wondering when you'll be able to see one another.

Answer 5

you can try but its hard to manage a relationship that you cant see the other person regularly..its hard to hold a relationship like that because one person usually cheats or drifts off...now for a short amount of time maybe but not for long term believe me i tried and i usually had someone write me or i write them a dear john ...lol

Answer 6

you both would need a lot of trust, time and commitment to each other...if you think this person is the one...then do anything to make it possible to work with the relatioship

Answer 7

You sure can. My husband has been traveling for work since we have been together and we make it work by using modern technology... A.K.A. the telephone. airplanes, e-mails etc. I'm not saying it's easy but it can work.

Answer 8

long distance is rough. if you both care it can work, but there has to be a lot of work put into it

Answer 9

I know someone doing just that! This can be a good way to test their fidelity, it can also be fun and adventureous!

Have Fun!

Answer 10

No chance to survive - waisting life time.