Do you think Long Distance Relationship works?

Philippines
June 15, 2011 9:57pm CST
Me and my boyfriend are together for 4 years and 5 months. He's currently working abroad. And people keep telling me that LDR won't work but we're trying our best to work things out! It's his his first year away from home and things are working well. How about you guys? Do you believe that Long Distance relationship really works?
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@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
16 Jun 11
I honestly believe that having a long distance relationship is really hard. You guys should work on it together. I've had my fair share of LDR and we pulled through. If you guys love each other truly, you'll make it.
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
okay beingwell..thank you for sharing me that one! :)
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
17 Jun 11
Don't mention it nurseclare. I'm sure you guys will do just right. Do you have daily conversations or chat, at least? It's very important, especially when you're apart.
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
yes beingwell, we communicate everyday. He calls almost everyday and keepn checking on me. That's the good thing about us. I always demands time! :)
@famee87 (29)
16 Jun 11
Long Distance relationship will work if you will let it. it takes two to tango. it won't work if only one is doing his part. it is a give and take kind of relationship where you really have to take good care of it... to take good care of each other. the only challenge is you are not physically together. but when your love is true, distance won't matter at all. TRUST and FAITHFULNESS are factors that will help the relationship grow and also pray for God's guidance that you may surpass whatever challenge that may come your way.
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
16 Jun 11
Always remember to trust each other too. Also, just think of the time when you're going to see each other again. It's true what they say, absence makes the heart goes fonder.
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
You're so thoughtful famee! you're so right and i'll keep that on mind. Thanks for reminding me that true love really works even if we're miles away! God is always in our hearts.. :)
17 Jun 11
Thanx sharmaprashant :) you're very much welcome nurseclare :) God bless your relationship :) Have faith... trust your love for each other :) indeed beingwell :)
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
16 Jun 11
Frankly, it is not easy to make the long distance relationship works. As sometimes you will feel alone since your lover is not by your side. And when you are ill, he can't take care of you. And after time goes by, some people feel their passion is fading. And due to the distance, sometimes the trust may be losing. I love China
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
I know right but me and my partner are trying our best to work things out. And we're doing well. I thank GOD :)
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
Any relationship for that matter will work if the love and trust you have for each other is present.
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
You're right!
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
It will work if both parties will make enough effort and be committed to their relationship. Also one important factor of long distance relationship is trust. Both parties must learn to trust one another to keep their relationship healthy.
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
I know right1 Thank you carsocmaguinsay :)
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
16 Jun 11
i think people just KNOW when they find the one, so they can't let go, it's too special, so if to they be together they must be patient, they do, I think only love is necessary to make a relatioship work long distance is sooo hard, but is changeble
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
Yes katie, i agree with you. LDR is a challenge to us but it's really changeable it made us a better couple :)
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
For some people long distance relationship works. There are few that it doesn't work due to many reasons. Just believed in your relationship and wish that love is enough foundation and also trust each other that both of you will stay as faithful to each other no matter how far you are away from each other. It's not the distance that will keep the love alive...it's love itself that will guide you back to each others arms. welcome to mylot
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
I'll keep that on mind! Thank you jaiho :)
@alquizar (480)
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
Hi nurse clare!am happy that a lot of our lotters here had responded to your topic and i really find it interesting and obviously to our lotters here who responded to your discussion.Anyway,Long distance relationship would really work if both parties really want to work for it.How can it work if only one person is only working right?It's like a team we can never reach the goal or win it if we don't help each other.If you both really love each other,their is no excuse or reason that you can't communicate with your love one.Though He is far away from you,By our technology now a days we had a lot of options to make and ways on how to communicate with our love ones.Just Be patient enough and just Trust him because he is just doing that for you and on your future together.You know that both of you are tied with one knot and nobody will untie it:)Stay in loVE geng;)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
holla pretty alquizar! Very well said.. I just love what you have said. Thank you so much for appreciating my work. You approved it anyway. I thought of not posting it because of you i tired. Thanks :) An you're right, we need to work on this as a team. And were working really good on that. He's really doing his best for our future and i totally get it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts gwapa geng :)
16 Jun 11
My friend I experienced that kind of relationship. My sweetheart was away from me. Oh! yes you need to double time your effort in sending reminders that you were there waiting and longing for your return. Yes make a lot of prayers too. It is risky to be away ...yes?
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
I know right! I hope you're going well with your sweetheart.. And prayers helps a lot! And yea, I'm reminding him everyday we do have communication everyday. There are times that i can't stop myself from doubting us if we can make it. I trust everything to God. Thank you for responding on this discussion. :)
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
Based on my own experienced, i really should Long Distance Relationships do work. But of course there are a lot of factors that must be considered. Factors affecting attitude and lifestyle. Before I was married with my husband now, we are in a relationship for 8-9 years and for 3-4 years he worked overseas as a seaman and I am left in our country continuing my studies and work. But despite that kind of relationship, God blessed us to be together as Husband and wife and now we have two kids. I believe the secret of a strong, on-going long distance relationship is to have the attitude of trust and patience and a lifestyle that is just simple, not always going out with bunch of friends in bars and outings just to fill in the loneliness. And most of all, make God as the center of your relationship and being prayerful with each other really really helps!
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
You made me smile, you're love story is really inspiring! Thank you for that wonderful advice. And i agree with what you have said that going out in bars is a big NO NO! My boyfriend won't allow me on bar hopping, he hates it a lot! He keeps on calling me everyday and always checking on me. I'm a party goer before and because I'm in a steady relationship I gave myself a break and keep out form bad tricks. My daily routine is office-home-church! I'm a good girl now. :) You're right, God is really the center of our relationship. He's always with us since then. And i thank him for everything he gave to us. For all the blessings he showered to us. Thank you for inspiring me! Share to the world your laughter.. :) GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
30 Jun 11
hi nurselare we are a good proof that a LDR can work out. We met in 2002 via a christian Dating Site and as there was a 4 hour drive or train commute distance betweren us we could meet only every second weekend. We had this LDR for three years and there were a lot of stumbling blocks on the road for us for sure till we could get married, and now 6 years later I am still sure this decision was a good one.
• Denmark
30 Jun 11
Sure it would Clara! HAHAHA. You and I were on the same boat. This missing-someone-so-badly feeling is almost killing me! But at the end of the day, when you know that his yours and still yours, everything will suffice. Both of you will be together forever one of these days. IRISH :)