What is your take on long distance relationships?

Question

Does it matter about the distance of true love ? Or is it still
a taboo. By today's standards. Some say, it is a
small world. Some think that it is a jungle out there.
Of course, all you have to do is live happily ever after,
together. But what about the mistakes that can be made,
when you are apart ? Before the living together in the
reality of it all...... Sometimes it is getting to the next
level, which is the hard part. Best answer wins.

Answer 1

i had a long distance relationship.he lived 4 hours away from me and we lasted 2 yrs but the distance got the better of us and we separated on good terms. the relationship was awful didn't know what he was doing u never know what they r doing, and the time goes slow when u cant see them. but if u r both willing to work on it and u think its worth it then go for it. good luck

Answer 2

They're bl**dy hard work and not for the feint hearted or weak willed.

They cost a lot emotionally, monetarily and require more time and effort than a 'round the corner romance' and more often than not you get a poor return on your investment.

That said, if your 'annuity matures' it's usually a very good foundation on which to build your joint empire, lol.

The thing to remember is that people make mistakes or act unthinkingly in 'normal' relationships every day-they apologise, make an effort and carry on-but the fact that you're already making an effort before there's a mistake often means that what would usually be a 'normal relationship flesh wound' is fatal for the long distance version.

If you both want to get 'to the next level' enough and are willing to grit your teeth and get on with it when it's anything but plain sailing,(usually more hurricane winds), then all there is left to do once you've clawed your way up together is the 'happily ever after' bit.

Answer 3

I am in a long distance relationship, spanning two continents! We have been friends for 12 years, and had a relationship for the last two years. We speak almost everyday by telephone, and see each other when we can. For us it works, although I believe this kind of relationship is not for everyone. You must have ultimate trust in each other. You both need a strength of character that means you say it like it is, even if you think it is not what the other wants to hear. I really look forward to the time we spend together because it is quality time and we make it special. There is no danger of falling into the routine trap which can damage 'normal' relationships. I feel that our love is stronger because we are not together 24/7, and therefore I wouldn't want us to go to 'the next level' !

Answer 4

Long distance relationships are difficult to maintain on a long term basis.This is because at a stage emotional relationsip will have to give way to physical relations,which is more important.True love is a myth ,without the underlying current of sex.Living to gether is necessary for long term relations.Frequent visits can reduce the chances of misunderstanding.Best way is one you to relocate.If you study ,most of the EMRs are due to long distance/separate living in isolation.No,phone or email cannot reduce the physical distance.

Answer 5

There is nothing to beat a close relationship .... however, I have been in very productive long distance relationships too ... sometimes they are esential.

I was in the merchant navy for many long years and lived a long term long-distance relationship in that context. providing each loves and respects the other and providing each permits or condones or accepts that each member of the party deserves/needs their own latitudes to grow .... even if mindful and respectful of the relationship, then it can certainly be fulfilling and wonderful.

Answer 6

I'm 16 years old. And me and my boyfriend live 3 hours away from eachother, I get to see him every two weeks. And we have been together for over two years now, and we didn't get to our great relationship so easily either. :P There was alot of heartbreak. But everything is wonderful now. And he is coming here this year for university to be closer to me. And in some ways I will miss our long distance relationship, it's very exciting when you know you get to see your boyfriend/girlfriend soon. :]
I think our relationship has been very successful because of the distance.
So yeah, it works, and true Love happens. :]

Answer 7

This type of relationship can be managed (and I mean managed in the strict sense of the word) by mature and mentally secure professionals. I say professionals because it's usually working professionals that have to deal with this type of emotional long distance relationship. I'm not making reference to "he goes off to university and she stays home and hopes he'll be true". The long distance relationship is for mature well off individuals. It is an expensive relationship in all directions and is not for everyone.

Answer 8

Well Australia is only a day away and only a phone call away.
Using skype you can chat for free all day long if you want.
Distance is only an issue if you make it one.
You will only make mistakes when apart if you want to thats a choice.

Answer 9

i think long distance relationship want work out. first because yall want be able to see each other, touch each other, and see what each other are doing. yall probably meet other people. but if it was true love, you'll go after him or her. i was in a long distance relationship, he didn't call me anymore, other boys was trying to holla at me, and other people sees it and go back and call my boyfriend and tell him. he believe them because he didn't know what to say cause he don't have the actual proof.so we broke up.

Answer 10

Yes you can find true love long distance(Internet).I did and we were happiest in our life,both of us..I never been happier,neither had she..We were going to get married.On that day she passed away and That was one of the worst days of my life..Balance in life.equal high(happiest) equal low(saddest) ..So it can be done ,you learn a person from inside out(heart).When we 1st seen each other.Like we knew each other long time..She knew she was going.She left me a letter if you like to read.You can judge for yourself..Her letter will answer your question