do a long distance relationships work?
By cyatibarra
@cyatibarra (123)
Philippines
September 14, 2010 10:21pm CST
Being in a relationship with someone special brings with it an immense sense of happiness, security and expectations. a simple telephone call would make you wanna go home from work just to be with the one you love, to hug and to kiss can make your day and eases all the pains and headaches you got from work. Relationships today are no longer base on how close or far you are to each other. The success of a good relationship depends on the emotional and mental strength of the couples. So, I say yes! a long distance relationship can possibly work if both couple are determined to make it work. It may sound difficult, but even the face to face time does no guarantee success. keeping the spark alive and love and having faith and commitment towards each other will keep the relationship going be it long distance or not.
But, if one of you intend to cheat on the other, the definitely it will fail.
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11 responses
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
Hi,
For a long distance relationship to work,it is depend on the couple
whether they have trust in each other and also they need to have a
communication in order to maintain a good relationship.
As the couple may not seeing each other for certain period of time,
therefore by chatting on phone and MSN,that is the way for them to keep
in touch with each other and at least to understand each other better.
It is tough,but as long as the couple has the strong determination
to make it work,then it should be fine and not a big deal.
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@snowy22315 (179715)
• United States
15 Sep 10
I think they can work, but not in the long term, for two people to stay together one or the other of them has to end up moving. I think it might work for a significant length of time for a strong couple, but most couples want to be together anyway, so moving close together is really for the best.
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@simonelee (2715)
• China
15 Sep 10
Well, it works for me. For many years we survive being away with each other. In able to survive, couples must be strong and real about their feelings(You won't survive if you're weak, physical or emotional). Trust and understanding is also important. There's no room for paranoia and insecurities. When it comes to communication either you talk everyday or less it's still the same as long as your feelings towards each other is strong.
@cyatibarra (123)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
wow! that's great to hear, yours a good example that long distance relationship does last. its really up to the couple if they want to make it work. congratulations to you both and best of luck :)
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
15 Sep 10
Yes sometimes it works.. when trust in their relationships.. because it is a very important part of any relationships.. sop if their no any trust in relationships then nothing will happen good.. and a long distance relationships also depend on trust from both sides.. 
@jessdiokno (46)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
I would have to agree on this. Most important thing for a long distance relationship to work is for both parties to trust each other. With trust there will be less jealousy and less chances of the two people fighting about a 3rd party.
@cyatibarra (123)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
truly, its all about trust and love, and constant communication. Especially that todays generation anything is possible with the technology that we have, so there's no reason for them not to communicate. thanks guys! :)
@amartinezA (21)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
So far, I haven't experience a long distance relationship yet. But for me, I guess this kind of relationship will work if the couple is really meant for each other. If they really love each other, they will be patient enough to wait for the right time for them to be together. And in addition to that, they must be strong enough to conquer all temptations that comes their way. ? ? ?
@cyatibarra (123)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
yes you're right, its really up to both parties if they want it to work :)
@sinaj292 (602)
• India
15 Sep 10
am thinking that the distance will never separate one relation, it will only make that harder.. am thinking so.. because when we are far away from someone whom we cares then we always use to think about them.... don't know i will right always.. but it is like this with me.........
@davenhearst (327)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
Being in long distance relationship isn't easy. It requires very strong trust, commitment, guidelines and communication. But if both partners will take effort of this, it is possibly be work. One of the long distance pattern to make it work is the "communication". the evolution of the Internet and cellphone is godsend for people who are in long distance relationship. Learning to express feelings to a long distance partner in email, IM and in the phone is important for the growth and stability of a relationship for the "Reassurance" about the commitment to each other. Expressing your feelings this is the way to let your partner know that you are committed in making the relationship work. Me and my partner had experience it already for two years but we make it work and now we got married.
@lfloresca (116)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
For me, I can say that this is possible for two persons who really love each other, who trust each other and willing to wait for the time that they will be together.
@CLMacabinguilB (13)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
for long distance relationship it is only depend in the couple. if the couple have trust to each other maybe it will work because the only key for having a good relationship is trust to your partner and aside of trust you you must be honest to your someone.
@diedra24 (21)
• United States
15 Sep 10
I think it all depends on how devoted the couple is to the relationship. I myself asked this question for a long time. When I met someone special, he happend to live in Boston and I myself in Washington DC. We knew we had a tough road ahead of us but decided to give it a shot. We met in 2006, were engaged in July of 2007 and were married in August of 2010. I think if you really love someone, anything is possible. With lots of phone calls, emails and frequent flyer miles, we made it work. He moved from Boston to washington in 2008 and we had a house built and moved to the beach in southern va last year and have never been happier!!! I just say good luck to everyone out there in a current LD relationship or thinking about it. and TRUST is definitely number one. If you trust eachother and keep an open line of communication, anything is possible!!!
