LDRs - Not for the faint of heart!

Philippines
July 28, 2018 3:21am CST
Just thought of writing this while I’m waiting for my boyfriend here at the bus station. He lives three hours away from me and he’s visiting for my birthday, yay! It’s not always that easy, being far from your love. But we’re happy. We’re going to start a family soon and we’re just waiting for our house to be fully ready for moving in. I’m soooo excited to finally be with him all the time. And we wouldn’t have reached this stage without doing our best to maintain our relationship. And we’ve done a great job so far! :) How about you? Have you been in a long distance relationship or are you on the same boat? Best wishes to you all! :)
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
28 Jul 18
Some people cannot survive in LDR. I bow my head to them if it really works. I had mine and it didn't work out.
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• Philippines
28 Jul 18
Aww I am really sorry to hear that Shavkat. But that is definitely true, thus the title. I broke my heart too for a couple of past LDR realtionships. Distance complicates a lot of things. But couples who are together, lives together, got their issues as well. So far, I’ve learned that it’s not really the distance that ruins us. It never ruined me. It’s each person’s determination to keep the relationship going. And that of course is fueled by love, trust and respect. These are factors that are hard to maintain in whichever relationship- families, friends, romantic relationships, etc. It is never easy, so before you get into it, know what you’re getting yourself into, and who you’re going to be with in the first place. :)
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
29 Jul 18
@miss_taken I am not sure for some. Loyalty will be tested between the two couple in LDR. It is a matter of keeping the promises. Unfortunately, some people are so weak and give in so easily.
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• Philippines
29 Jul 18
@Shavkat That is true. There’s a lot at risk in a long distance relationship.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
28 Jul 18
It lovely your boyfriend came to visit you for your birthday and you two will soon be getting a home together. When I lived in Kent I met a man and began a relationship with him. He came from Lancashire which it the other end of England our home country. Train tickets cost a lot to go up to Preston. He faced a very long drive in his car to visit me. We met up once a fortnight due to the long distance. We split up the following year.
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• Philippines
30 Jul 18
He is very sweet. I really appreciate all his efforts to be with me. We were actually seeing each other more often than before. I think he’s veen visiting every week for the whole of July. That just makes me really happy. :) I’m sorry to hear about that. I was on the same boat before. I used to think that it’s because of the distance, and thought of veering away from LDRs altogether. But maybe I’m just hardheaded, I don’t know hehe. I decided it was never about the distance, but the person I was with. The distance was not the problem, it’s the willingness of the person to risk and give his/her all to be with the one they love. Or maybe, the love wasn’t enough to conquer it all. But yeah, I never hated LDRs despite my experience. I have many friends who are in a successful long distance relationship. In love, it’s always on us. :)
@redtesha (1773)
• Indonesia
28 Jul 18
I can't stay in LDR. I think I will be jealous so much or don't care so much ..
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• Philippines
30 Jul 18
Aww Red... You don’t have to push it if you are not comfortable with it. :)
@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
28 Jul 18
I had one for many years. It worked.
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@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
29 Jul 18
@miss_taken We live together now.
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• Philippines
28 Jul 18
@MALUSE Awwww! I’m happy to hear that! See, it really works for some! Are you still living far from each other? Or are you living together now? I have friends as well who are in a long distance relationship and they’ve been okay for the longest time!
• Philippines
29 Jul 18
@MALUSE Amazing! :D
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
28 Jul 18
Hello! I have tried LDR before but it didn't work. I wish you all the best dear
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
30 Jul 18
@miss_taken I am happy for you..
• Philippines
28 Jul 18
I had a couple of failures, too. :( But I’m in a happier place now. Thanks, Jess! :)
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@Peach10 (1920)
29 Jul 18
Wow that is nice to hear.I wish you the best in your married life
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• Philippines
30 Jul 18
Thanks, April. :)
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
28 Jul 18
Years ago I was on a LDR and that didn't last. Some of them do and others do not. We all handle things differently. Good luck to you.
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@rebelann (111268)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Jul 19
Many of our military wives have had LDRs and sometimes the situation falls apart, you're right, it always depends on the two people involved.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
28 Jul 18
LDR is so difficult, indeed. At least you will be together soon. Congrats for that!
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• Philippines
28 Jul 18
@kepweng That’s just good news! :D
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Jul 18
Been there, done that. It did not work out.
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• Philippines
30 Jul 18
I’m sorry to hear that, John. It didn’t work out for me before as well. :( But hey, we’re alive and kicking, right? We’re okay! :D
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
28 Jul 18
The boyfriend lives with his parents while I live at my parent's house too. Is that consider a long distance relationship? We used to live together when I was healthy and we need to get separated because I'm sick. But he goes here and visits me. Also, he always accompanies me to my treatment. I am happy because soon you will live together and will start your own Family. When is the wedding bells?
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• Philippines
30 Jul 18
If he lives a couple of blocks away then that barely qualifies. Just kidding haha! I think it is LDR is when you are miles apart, or you need to drive log hours or get a plane just to be together. I am really hoping you get well soon so you could be together again. :)
28 Jul 18
Good for you that you are inlove with the person you are with. Not all married couple or partners are inloved with each other.
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
28 Jul 18
Happy for you guys..have a great life together :)
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• Philippines
28 Jul 18
@Icydoll Thank you! We’ll be trying our best too for this next chapter in our lives. :) I know that many relationships like ours are far more challenging. But we have our own battles so I give us some credit as well. :)
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• Philippines
28 Jul 18
Welcome to myLot! I have tried it and it did not work. Sad right?
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@Fliafaith (763)
• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Jul 18
Been there too dear but it never worked, am so happy for you
@annierose (19234)
• Philippines
28 Jul 18
I have my long distance relationship with my boyfriend for almost 5 years now. It is hard but since we are both busy, I think that helps. Our busyness makes us forget that we have been apart for a long time. I am happy that you will be with you other half very very soon. I hope that you will be together until the end.
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
28 Jul 18
At lest he just lives three hours away by bus and not by plane.