My boyfriend and I have known each other for 2 years, we met online and then we got to talk on the phone a few times. I made sure he was a legit guy and then his mom brought him up here to meet me. He only lives 5 hours away, but I am in Missouri and he is in Illinois. We are really in love! (Don't base that on just what I told you, you don't know the full story and I'm not asking you to comment on my life.)
What do you think of long distant relationships? Have you ever had one? Do you think they last?
(I am not asking this because I am uncertain, I'm just curious.)
2006-11-06 05:05:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Well first of all I would almost bet that you will get some smart comment from someone cause of the fact that you met online, but I can relate to you in that way. I met my current boyfriend online as well. I live in NY for the time being because of acting and he's from MN, where I'm originally from. We have made it a point to see each other as often as possible to make sure that we don't grow apart. We talk on the phone quite a bit and everytime I feel like I might question the whole relationship, hearing him at the end of the day lets me know that it will all work out. I think that it is definitely possible to make a long distance relationship work as long as you both want it, because when one person isn't fully in it then that's when things seem to go wrong. I'll be back in MN soon and I'll still be about 4 hrs away from him but that's a lot close than 23-24 hrs. I can handle that short distance and so can he. I know if you both want it and are really in love then it will work out how it is suppose to.
2006-11-06 05:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Long distant relationships are just that, long distance. They may sound good over the phone, or by e-mail but in all reality they are just a illusion, The very thing your really looking for isn't far away, it is up close and personal. Don't sit around and wait on a knight in shinning armor.
2006-11-06 13:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by ~Jessica~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they are hard!
but with anything else that it hard, some times they have the greatest rewards.
I think you should go for it, all you really have to lose in the end is a broken heart, and they heal, but it's better then having that what if question hovering over your head for years if you break up because it's too hard.
Plus five hours isn't that far away. :)
2006-11-06 13:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by chickennosenshi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are hard, but i do think they can work.
I met a great guy. I never in my life thought that i could click, and have so much chemistry with a person. Just from knowning his personality. I think it's a good way to get to know someone, b/c your getting to know the person inside, and it's not all about looks.
2006-11-06 13:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by muzicisrocko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can work but at some point the distance will interfere with the normal development of your relationship. You need to realyy be with each other (not on the phone) in order to see if you are really compatible. Your chances are just as good as if you were closer to each other.
2006-11-06 13:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by gdf888 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be difficult but I ended up marrying mine so it's not impossible.
We lived 10 hours apart (by car) and saw each other every other weekend. We usually took turns flying to each other's cities. We always looked for discount plane tickets and drove for long weeekends, vacations and holidays. We also spoke to each other every day. It was work but also very romantic.
We've now been married 7 years and have 2 kids.
Good luck!
2006-11-06 13:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who s got a very long distance relationship - he lives in europe and she lives in boston. It lasts like 3 years. But once, he told me that relationship like this is more about suffering than happyness. that s all I know about long distance relationships. but in your case it s different, you r only 5 hours away from each other, that s not that much. if your love is strong your relationship should last. good luck. peace
2006-11-06 13:12:02 · answer #7 · answered by herb s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im in one and it is cool, except the whole 1000 miles away part. But I see her every once in a while. I think that it is good to start a relationship like that. Because you get to know the person without limitations like looks and such.
2006-11-06 13:08:04 · answer #8 · answered by Saint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in one long distance relationship. I thought it would be cool because you'd get to know the person on the inside, blah blah blah. Anyway, long story short, long distance doesn't work. They or you will get lonely and find someone else on the side.
2006-11-06 13:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think long distance relationships have a very slim chance of really working out, and there's a high probability of cheating going on. I have never had one and wouldn't consider it.
2006-11-06 13:09:40 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋