How can you make a long distance relationship work?

I think that if the two people love each other and are looking for the same thing then a situation like this could work. I know a very happy couple who only see each other one night every two weeks and maybe talk once a week for a few minutes. They have been together for many years and both seem happy with the relationship. They are both very busy with their jobs and stuff in different locations. They also feel complete with this situation. I also know another couple where they are on the cells to each other 10 to 15 times a day and work and live together. They are happy with their relationship the way that is. If the two couples were to switch partners I think they all would be very unhappy. So if the two people are like minded in what they can offer then I think a long distance relationship can work.

To me, the most important thing is love and trust. My husband and I have been far apart from each other for 3.5 years when we just started our relationship. We didn't communicate as much at that time, as phone calls were very expensive, also he didn't have a computer to chat online with me. As it's long distance, sometimes miscommunication can happen easily. We did have some arguments, most of the time was I thought he didn't care about me, I thought I was the only one who's trying hard to maintain the relationship, etc. Sometimes, girls may be more sensitive. But I was happy that he always made me have confidence, though he's not the one who always does things "obviously". Communication is very important too, try to communicate more with him, tell him about your feelings and your thoughts, and see how you two can work things out. Also, I think writing letters is a good idea too. When you are writing, you tend to think better, and when he's reading, he can understand and think carefully about what you are saying too. Hope you two will find a way to work this out. ^_^

I can make it work as long as the person on the other side or my girlfriend has the same enthusiam like to make it work because it won't be easy if i have to do all the effort without motivation from her. Once a week is ok as long as it's a quality call. I think i can tell if she's still in love with me, i don't i just feel it. Keep the relationship strong by making this long distance relationship work close enough to the real thing. Make the most of it by doing what you can do best wit it like if you can make it more personal like webcams, phone calls, letters, gifts and the list goes on. Continue the relationship because the only thing that's keeping you apart is the distance and nothing more. The moment you got the means to meet, then you're lucky.

Some years ago I was in a long distance relationship, and at one point I got very worried because I hardly ever heard from him. He didn't sent send me any text messages and he didn't call me very often, either. I was sure he didn't love me anymore, but I was wrong, he was just really busy and stressed out. When you don't hear from someone who are far away from you, I think it is natural to expect the worst (=that they don't love you any longer) but sometimes their silence is just a sign that they are really busy. I have learned not to jump to conclusions, because there might not be anything to worry about.

As long as there's still communication. it will still work out coz distance is really not a factor as long as a couple loves each other. if he doesn't love you anymore why would he bother to call you, even in a week. The important thing is there is openness between you & your lover, don't hold back from telling him how you feel about it.

I'm currently in a long distance relationship right now. It worked for me...Thank God my boyfriend and I are in this relationship for two years and 7 months now... We manage to set our priorities... We always make sure that we only don't text each other but call as often as we can as well. We trust each other - i think this is the most important of all - that despite distance as long as there's trust it will really work. We practice give and take in this relationship so that no one will give up... But soon we'll be together..

That's a hard decision. Most people cannot last in a long distance relationship because it takes a LOT of work to stay happy and faithful. But everyone is different so what works for some may not work for another.