is long distance relationship working?

Philippines
April 2, 2008 11:29pm CST
i have my boyfriend via chat he is in UK and i am thousand miles away from him i am wondering if long distance relationship could really work. what can you say?
12 responses
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
It's really hard to determine if your relationship will really work. Just like any other relationship, you two have to work hard on it and the distance makes it harder for you. It's really hard to feel the sincerity of the person whom you see only in screen. Sometimes, written words cannot express exactly how you feel so you really have to work harder and to think wisely and with open mind on this. You and your boyfriend have different cultures and behavior and that complicates it more. I don't say that it will or it doesn't work...in fact a friend of mine married somebody whom she met only through chat. But what I'm telling you is it's gonna be a long process. Be wise and careful enough in choosing the person whom you like to spend your life with. There are a lot of bad guys in the internet and you must keep that in mind. Only you can tell if its' gonna work or not. As I've said, keep an open mind and think wisely. Good luck!
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
thanks heart. yup we have different culture but fortunately he come from a good family. so it depends on us how we handle trials along the way...
@heart143 (1202)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
That's a good thing to know. If you love him, try to nurture the relationship. Work harder and invest more time. Don't be afraid to show your real feelings so that you'll got to know him better in different situations and not only during your sweet times while chatting. (That's how my friend did it). Pray also for your relationship and ask God to guide you in your decisions. Good luck and God bless
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
yes.. we really need to nurture it so it will grow thanks for the pleasant advice. :-)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
Communication is very essential in a relationship most especially in a situation like yours. Just keep in touch with your special someone and a little bit of trust and loyalty equals trouble... oh I mean a happy couple. I hope your relationship will work out. Wish you all the best. :)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
huh? from an expert... is that your secret with your long distance boyfriend too?
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
i see.. hope you it will work... who are you?
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
Yup! I never told anyone, I kept it secret even to myself.. :)
• Malaysia
3 Apr 08
I've been in a long distance relationship before. No doubt it was very hard, especially with the time difference. i have no idea how i survived that, but i did. drove me nuts at times and made me cry too. but there are many means to keep in touch; telephone, email, IMs, digi cam..etc. i missed him a lot, every single second and wish i could see him or for him to be physically there with me, whenever i was sad or happy. you need to have a solid trust, as you're not able to see what your other half is doing. And you need to have lots of faith, enough to not make you give up on your relationship. but i believe, in the end, love is what that holds you together. if two people really love each other, no matter how far they apart they are, they'll be able to go thru the relationship. love knows no boundaries ;) .
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
yes... although you chat always but you still miss his presence. but he wants to come to my place sooner.. and thats very good news for me
@literock (26)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
it really works. though many ways to make contact not physically but longings will be lessen. just remember trust and loves to each other will add to your long distance love affair. always keep in touch thru net but the best is fone- videofone..
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
yup... but i don't money yet for a videophone but we chat everyday. sometimes we both use the cam. Thanks
• Greece
3 Apr 08
Me and my boyfriend have 1500km distance between us. This is happening for 8 months now! It is very difficult and i will be so far for 4 years! I do not know how but now it is working! We have a lot of problems but i really love him and he loves me so we give our best! I do not know if it is going to keep but we try at least and that is that matter ! Good luck with your relationship!
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
yes despite for the problems and trials you are still holding on for a relationship because of the love to each other.
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
hahah, i really don't like long distance relationships, but a family friend of mine got his man from that.. i think that if your ready to live with him or if he's ready ti live with you, then i think that there's no problem.. ^_^
• Philippines
8 Apr 08
ok thank you to you renaud_tan..
@subha12 (18441)
• India
4 Apr 08
it works depending on how it is carried out. if it is carried out with care, it will also last long, there is no doubt about it. But if it is some times just lost for less effort from both. long or short distance ot needs effort from both.
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
Yhea it will but of course it depends on you both. even it so far but still you really love each other there is no reasons for not working. The only secret for that is trust and communication, now a days it is not hard to get in touch with someone you love....
@ciades (1623)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
Love tight you as one. It's a connections that lead you to trust each other and continue of communications that playing an important role in having a long distance or miles away relationship.
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
Thanks ciades. yes communication is very important one for a long distance relationship. but i am inspired by other stories bout long distance relationship. despite for the distance they still love each other
@nice030481 (1109)
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
based on my experience long distance relationship can work as long as no one will cheat. but if someone does, it will be break.
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
yes you 're right.... but Hes so special for me... no one else
• Singapore
4 Apr 08
you guys never met at all? i have friends and even an aunt who got into this mess. friends are so far safe even though one had a real bad one going. Her mom got in and saved her. Aunt was not so lucky. Shes married with no kids. a happy family and doing good in her career. Started an affair in her 40s and left her husband. When she finally met this other person, she came running back. Thankfully she was not divorced and uncle was willing to accept her back.... Have yet to hear a good story from a person i personally know. Hae heard success stories. All the best. Keep your priorities right and you will be fine.
3 Apr 08
Long distance relationship takes a hard work, communication is the key. But sometimes communication failed, you should learn to have more patience and trust to each other.It's hard but just try it, there's no harm on trying right?Well pray to God always, have fun talking to him.Just think positive don't listen to other people say.It your heart and that's your life your the only who will decide. okies...ingats girl...mwah
• Philippines
3 Apr 08
Exactly!!!!