Does long distance relationships last?

For some it may work especially if they have strong bond and each one has established a strong feeling for each other. But, unfortunately, for many this kind of arrangement doesn't work out for each other since one part may have weaker connection with the other that is why it becomes a problem with them.

There are some people who can, specially the ones whose husbands/wives are working abroad. I may not be able to understand how they can manage, but I do respect their decision and sacrifice. I asked my husband to come home to start seeking job in Manila and he did, we're doing just fine coz I can't seem to feel loving someone I can't be with. I love the feeling of being hugged and kissed and I just can't afford not to experience that everyday. We only have a matter of time to live, might as well experience it with the one you love - together and not far from each other. Those are just the little things I won't dare miss.

It is not that they do not last. But I must say they are tough to keep. There should be real try from both sides. without that its not possible.

The strength of the relationship depends not only on the length of time the lovers are with each other but also on their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual intimacy. If one or both lovers lack intimacy, relationship will not last. This type of relationship is platonic and somewhat hypothetical.

Yes it is works for me, for 5 years now we have long distance relationship. He was working in abroad so we dont see that much, sometimes once a year. But our relationship keeps on going we chatted everyday, its important to a long distance relationship you should always communication. Another one is trust, this should always present with long distance relationship because if one of the party has no trust to the other how the relationship will be going.

Now we have daughter already, and still he was working abroad. Communication is still there, the trust and love to each other which was doubled when we have our daughter. Its just a matter of balancing things i know long distance will works for you as well.

I don't think long distance relationship could work... I've seen it happen to me and it really was very heartbreaking. Trust is needed and both parties need to really love and be committed to each other. I was in a relationship with a guy, we met through the net. We communicated for 3 years, not only through the net, we also exchanged letters and even call each other through the phone. But sad to say when he came here (Philippines), he didn't tell me he met somebody else. I was left here without any knowledge of it. He only told me that he found someone else after one year. I was really heartbroken, so that was the reason he was always busy and his time for me has lessened. I had brainwashed myself that he was saving for us that's why he always said he was busy. I trusted him and was doing my best trying to understand and save our relationship.
That experience really made me decide and believe that long distance relationship cannot work especially when the call of the flesh is more powerful than the persons professed love.

I'm afraid I don't think a long distance relationship can work. You don't have the time together to get to know each other properly, build love and trust, have experiences together, know each others boundaries etc. I think it is based hugely on lust and the idea of being with someone.

Love is life.It changes people.And the one who say that long distant relationships do not last longer are wrong,moreover they are not lovers,they don't love anyone.
Because the one who loves believes in love,they live every moment of their life in loving....Distance plays no role in love.The one who loves will never ditch his or her partner and will be faithful to his or her mate for the whole life.If only one is serious and the other is not,he/she can make his mate love him the same as she do toooo.That's a stupid thing to say that long distant relationships do not last.And if do not,just keep in mind that they were passing their times and have never loved each other.

Yes, it is, for some people! but i think long distance relationship would not work for me.. I am used to seeing my hubby everyday and i don't think i can live my life without him by my side.. I truly admire couples who can make long distance relationships last.. you know, it really requires a lot of effort and understanding..

yes, i strongly agree. for me, it doesn't really matter if your miles apart or a north and south relationship. what is important is the love and trust you have for your partner. yes, we can't deny the fact that there are times that doubt occurs in our mind and be come tired of waiting.