Does Long Distance Relationship Work?

Sometimes indeed a relationship separated by several things, and among these was that distance. But, if we really have agreed to maintain the commitment of each, I think we need not fear. I myself have never felt it, but many others who are successful with long-distance relationship. And I believe I also if you have that then I'll get over it.

it does work. especially when the couple has a lot of trust in each other. communication, understanding, and patience are few of the main keys to keeping an LDR work. i have to learn the hard way. almost lost my boyfriend who is currently also far from me because i was too jealous and suspicious most of the time. when i let go of all my negative thoughts, everything in our relationship went easier. while difference in time can play a role in possible miss of communication, don't take it negatively. after some time the couple will get used to it. finding time won't be too hard for two people in love. there will be a lot of ways to make a relationship work if both are willing to; however, there are a lot of excuses if one doesn't want to be in the relationship anymore.

Hi starlight_starbright, We can never tell of the future. I also have a friend who has the same exprience, actually their relationship lasted for 10 years, the girl went to work abroad saying for their future, but in less than 3 years, the girl came home to marry another guy despite of having consistent communication, isn't it so painful? Now they both have unsucessful marriage with different partners. But another friend of mine, met a guy through exchanging mails and been into a relationship for only a year, they met personally and been together for only a half year, and decided to get married. Now they have a happy family and getting stronger with their 2 kids. So, maybe LDR works for some and not for others. Actually I can't say it could be stratgized or it is destiny. So perhaps, it depends on how you handle situations and your faith to your relationship. Hope your friend could find ways to be at peace and wish LDR will work for them. Happy mylotting.

It is very hard to say whether long distance relationship will work or not? I think That your Friend shouldn't be ideally be put into the long distance relationship. Categorically, Long distance relationships would be those where the two individual have met each other online virtually and not physically. In case of these relationship there will be plenty of serious consideration to be made. So, I think the probability of those relationship working for longer duration will be less. In this instance, since your friend and Fiance both have been in relationship for such a long time that the bonding could work as a bridge. But they have to be work hard toward the stabilizing the relation.

yes of course it will if you have trust to one another.it is important in any relationship.it is really hard and both sides are open to temptations but what matters is the loyalty to your partner.

The first step to survive in a long distance relationship is to make an agreement of what your expectations are in a relationship and how much commitment you are willing to give and to receive. Being clear about what you both want is extremely important in order to prevent future misunderstandings. With the right amount of effort and interest on both parts, a long distance relationships can survive the obstacles it will frequently be challenged with. You both will be secure, happy and satisfied until the day comes when you will re-unite for good and build your wonderful future together. ^^

Sometimes a long distance relationship can work but most of the time it doesn't. Now that a year has passed since you started this discussion, how is it working? Are the two of you still together and working it out or have you split up? I really hope you are able to do it. I left my husband 3 years ago and moved to another city that we used to live in, but moved away a year before that. The intentions were that he would follow me in a year after he made some more money. We tried to still be together by flying back and forth a few times and at first it was working but after about 6 months I found out I couldn't do it anymore. I actually fell out of love with him in that 6 months. But we still tried to work on it for another 6 months before we called it quits. It turned out he didn't want to move and never really planned on it the whole time. He thought I would give in and move back to him but I couldn't because I hated where we were living even though my family all lived there. Being away from him for a year really opened my eyes to our relationship and it made me see we were lost souls and not good for each other. My sister also had a long distance relationship with a guy for 4 years and it was working for them till my sister decided she couldn't do it anymore either. It was just too hard to love someone when they are so far away and you don't see them everyday. Good luck to you and your partner, I hope you can do it.... Cheers my friend and happy mylotting, Chris

hello there starlight , yes it works . in my view relationship doesnt depend on how far they are. indeed it increases love and importance of eachother when they really feel like missing something !! And by todays technological communication and transportation the world has become short and sweet . Whenever ur far away from home without family members it doesnt matter weather we are 100 or 1000km far away .

My boyfriend and I had a long distance relationship before for six months and the time we spent apart actually made our relationship stronger. I think the best way to survive a long distance relationship is commitment from both people to keep in touch all the time which is easy nowadays because of technological advances. Never miss a day without hearing each one's voice and always assure each one everyday that your love has not lessened despite the distance and a long distance will do work.

I think long distance relationship works if trust made both sides. I think trust is a very big thing which makes any relationship strong. So I always trust on my friends. Because I think friendship is also one kind of good relationship. Which is very good relationship. I have also many net friends whom I meet over net and now we are very good friends. Because we trust on each other and this trust make our relationship very strong.

I think so coz it works for us. It doesn't matter wether it's a long distance relationship as long as you communicate to each other and have trust to each other. Faith and trust is the best medicine for long distance relationship of course there should be love too.

Hello Starlight Starbright! I do not think that long distance relantions will work.. Of course there are famillies where a parent leaves to make more money for the family, but he knows that he is leaving behind a wife, a child and responsabilities. Even so, some families are broken up because of distance..

I think it works. I have like two long distance relationship, and it last me three years for each. Ok, i know i did break up but if you are in a short distance relationship will you not be breakup? are you guarantee to be iwth him/her forever?No! So, i do have my good times with my boyfriends from long distance realtionship and i think it is not a problem with that. If you are in it, then go for it!

It could work... and it could also not. It all depends on the effort from both parties involved. Sure they may be miles apart from each other, but there lots of ways to still keep in touch. Constant communication is a must. Yeah, you may be exhausted from work and all but thats not reason enough to miss out on even just few minutes of phone call. Fall asleep in the middle of the conversation, it doesn't matter. At least the person on the other side of the line will know that you're exerting some effort.

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My husband's career was in the military, so we know about long distance relationships. During the time he was on active duty there was no such thing as e-mail and instant videos that are available. During the times that he was deployed elsewhere, we relied on the mail system. Each of us wrote something each day. To save money, I only mailed my letters every other day. Yes, we did have to be concerned about the price of a postage stamp. We sent lots of pictures, and we kept busy. We had one advantage; our separation was only for a specific amount of time. The longest time was 18 months. The son who was just barely sitting alone when my husband left for his first overseas assignment after our marriage was a child of two years who who could carry on a reasonable conversation when he returned. It was difficult at times, but we survived and will have been married 56 years in May. Today, communication has developed in so many directions. This should make being apart easier. Is there any chance that you'll be able to join him?

I think it is very good if you are two friends but if your beloved stays on the other side of long distance relationship then it's troubling point. But whatever it is depends on the persons on the both end. I have seen many couples instead of their busy schedule and profession keep relationship and harmony in their family. But in my opinion it's troublesome for both the persons, specially for men.

I've been in long distance relationships that worked and I've been in ones that didn't. I think it just depends on the people involved. Communication is super important and trust is a must. If either one of these things is not strong the relationship will self destruct. If they have been together for 8 years already they probably are already good at these things and it can work.

some relationship with long distance it will be going brake coz alot more reason of it .. the boy who gets once new women in there or maybe married for best he had and for some comunication is going on for long but the girl dont know the boy get another one and for women who get it must be patient for it and get new one too

It works! I speak from experience, and from my friends' experiences. It pretty much has the same chance as any other kind of relationship. The two people have to just really make it work. And just to elaborate on my experience: my long distance relationship worked out well. We both called and skyped and had fun, we both trusted each other, etc. It was all good. We did have to break it off, though, because of family reasons. Let's just say it wasn't the distance that tore us apart.