Do long distance relationships last?

well based on my experience,my girlfriend and i started in distance relationship.we met once at her place.After several texting we had our first monthsary 5 months after we met.But the sad story is i didn't adjust easily.she too.But instead of giving up as usual distance relation ended,we decided to get married next year.We came to this point of relationship because of the love,patience and trust to each other.

You have been with each for 2 years and in that period it has been tested but still you have each other.Well in my opinion nobody can predict our future but since it works to both of you for awhile,so this will be a new experience.Since you both decided to have a breathing space, you relationship will be put to a test again.For me it will work, if communication between you and him will be regular and trust each other.

Some long distance relationships last but some don't. It really depends on the couple. They must have a strong will power and determination to be able to resist temptations while experiencing loneliness and longing for each other as a result of being apart. They should love and trust each other that much in order to survive the situation they are in. Of course constant communication is a must. It really helps in making long distance relationships work and last. Don't worry too much coz nothing is impossible. If you are really meant for each other nothing or no one can ever separate you.

From my own experience, I can say that it won't work. As much as I trusted the man, there will always be temptations. And that man from my past, gave-in to that temptation and little by little got cold on me. When we finally talked about it, he confessed that he fell for his classmate-friend.....

I think that you and your boyfriend as a couple are now facing a hard time in your relationship. What I can give you is an encouragement. This is coming from witnessing my parents' love. They have been together for 20 years and from that 20 years, they have done long distance relationship for 16 years. It's hard, it's not easy, and it really requires sacrifice. What I'm saying is that if you guys are really committed to each other, and if you maintain a good communication and also fully trust each other, then God will write your greatest love story. :) Good luck and God bless!

If there is love then time would do justice and make you count years in terms of seconds.Do communicate a lot and never built in a gap.Things will be fine, trust me I have been there, good luck to you elle.

hi ellebj, for the younger generation i guess it will not work. but for couples who have had the test of time, this is possible. they are more patient, and trustful and responsible. i know many will contradict. hahahahaha! ann

They do last. It all depends on how much the people in this have a commitment to their relationship. Both on a mental and a physical plane. If a relationship is all about being physically present then, it is not a healthy relationship. Both mental and physical aspects are important. Sometimes one takes precedence over the other. You will be aware about migrant workers. People leaving their families and friends and going to far away places to earn a decent living. Most of their marriages and relationships last. The reason is that they realise a common purpose in being away from each other. They have the patience and the wish to progress together in life. It is when love, purpose and trust break that any relationship whether a close one or a long distance one fails.

If true love is there longdistance never make any dificult to couples or friends. The main thing is love and effection. not attraction of physical appearnace. But now a days relationship become as monetary gain and if one get better than us the partner jumped to that side without any feeling and shy. My girl friend jumped like that. She spent time nearly three years and came again that money in not important but love is important. But i not in stage to accept her because i married after she discord me. so i said i can'nt bear you and i already wife to love. So faith is important not long distance. rambabu12

Yeah long distance relationship can last up to the end depends on the concern person and their determination and how they communicate each other. Modern technology can help through situation because if both are willing to sacrifice first end of the day will reap the fruit of their labor... see you around

For me, im in long distance relationship since 2010 january, so we are in relationship 1,5 years. We didnt met yet in live, but we talk in msn (with webcams) from time when he come home from work until he goes sleep. We both have faith that we will meet and will be together in one day (I need get money to go there and he wants to save money so he can get apartment and he can support both of us). It will take some time when we will can meet, but we will do it. I think communicating and loyalty is a key to long distance relationship. You both can do it too. I wish us both luck. We can do it! Have faith :)

I really think long distance relationship last. I have proven this with my father and mother. My father had been working in abroad for almost 25 years. They became "penpal" and when saw each other for the first time, my father immediately ask my mom for marriage. And now, they are happily married for 22 years. They only see each other every two years and my father would only stay for a month. I think the important ingredients to this kind of relationship are trust and communication. I know that my parents really trust each other. They are also trying to communicate with each other as much as possible. :)

i think it depends on how you handle the situation. some people could take that, some could not. But if some could not take it, then it is not love. Because love involves trust from both sides. I myself went through with this kind of situation and unfortunately, it did not last because the guy did not trust me so i ended up the relationship. If one of you give up, then you are not for each other. i assure you that God will give you the perfect man that you will spend your lifetime with.

It's actually easier for a long distance relationship to survive now than it was say 5 or 10 years back. It's easier to communicate now with each other through email, skype and even mobile texting. In fact with so many ways to communicate, there is really no excuse to feel the distance between you and the person you are in relationship with. Before I married my husband, we were in a long distance relationship also for almost 2 years. It was a struggle, back then there was no internet yet. But it was also a test of one's fidelity, trust and love. A good communication is always the key! Here's to the success of your relationship...

Hi ellebj: It's difficult to make things work out when you can't see the person you love but of course if you both are mature and know exactly what you want you can succeed. In fact there's internet, there are mobile phones, skype, facebook, etc. Now you can keep in contact everyday with the persons you love. You have to be very special with the person you love that is not with you for the moment to make that love still be with you. I wish you good luck and thanks for sharing. ALVARO

Long distance relationship? depends on a lot, how close you were at one time initial causes of departing, the possibility of rapprochement, who splits time between the two men, their ideals, if they coincide or not, too many elements to take into account. Still, nothing compares with a discussion face to face. It is possible to resist, such as possible is falling apart, the fact is, the distance is the most important test in terms of a relationship, because when put in the best balance to stay with him or with it, what will united will unite something ?.... distance relationship is so complicated, but the most interesting, are full of longing, passion and love.

I think long distance relationships is not impossible. It all depends on the will of the two people involved. As long as they give each other love, respect, trust, be loyal and remain faithful to each other, their relationship will survive in spite of the distance. Of course, regular communication is key in the relationship too.

I do not personally believe in long distance relationships. For me, the reason you went in to a relationship with your significant other is because you want someone to be with you. You want someone you can hold, hug, kiss etc. For a while, it might work, but in the long run, you'd go restless. You'll question why he can't be with you. When are you going to see him again? For some people long distance relationship works. There is always an exception. You can try and do your best hoping that it pays off inthe end. Goodluck!

I have many friends who has failure relationships due to long separation from each other. Even though there were 1 or 2 of them finally gotten married, but most of my friends who are in long distance relationships doesn't last. You may think that I'm being pessimistic but this is a fact that is hard to deny. Maybe you and your boyfriend can go for an engagement since you guys already been together for 2 years. Being separated with each other without any commitment for each other....many things can happened.

Having a long distance relationship is just a test in your relationship. In that stage you will know how stable your relationship are. In a long distance relationship you need to give lot of your trust to your partner and always have a communication. The also good thing in a long relationship, after you did not see each other in a long time, after those test and see each other again. You will feel again the same thing and same love when the first time you love each other.