long distance relationships

sadness - this picture depicts my emotions right now missing my lover.
United States
May 4, 2007 10:52am CST
My fiance is leaving for a funeral in his village and won't contact me for two or three days because of the occasion and also because his cell won't operate in that area. We have said that we would always maintain daily contact. When he told me this I was overcome with much sadness. It is not his fault and it is not my fault but just one of the disadvantages of being so far apart. I wish to be with him someday so when things like this occur, I would naturally go with him. While I am waiting, I am feeling very lonely for him. Tell me anyone, how does one deal with being lonely for someone you have fallen deeply in love with?
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@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
5 May 07
my partner and i use to be a part for 6 months and we had to go a few days without talking. it is hard, but we catch up when he back in area when his phone will work. stay strong and think positive, the 3 days will go slow but try and distract yourself best as possible.
@cudgel (216)
• Nigeria
5 May 07
cool, may i said the best way to keep off such boardsome is to employe your self with playing Game, such as computer type, and if you have no computer try and get your cell phone, i hope you gotta get some game there. finally try and buy some game CD to keep yourslf busy when lonely. All this i have put into practice when in such situation. bye.
• United States
6 May 07
to cudgel.... don't like to play games on computer.... I keep busy by writing. thanks for advice. Angie
@maevic (819)
• Bahrain
5 May 07
I know its very difficult. my husband and i were boyfriends for more than 5 years and for minutes that he is away from me I would go crazy call him and checking on him. I cannot imagine us being separated more than 10 meters away..lol...But I hope you can get through this. Just stay connected at least twice a day and don't forget to say how much you love him. It will be your protection. ALSO, pray for him everyday and trust him. Always tell him that.
@maevic (819)
• Bahrain
6 May 07
No problem. WE are all here to help you.
• United States
6 May 07
Yes, trust is such a big factor.....in the beginning I was so horribly insecure and wrote him awful accusing emails. I hurt him a lot but somehow we survived...he forgave me and it seems we are evolving for the better in the trust issue. But I also enlist PRAYER....I need all the help I can get. I want him as my husband and sleeping in my bed at nights someday. LOL...thanks for advice. angie
@SatoNa (247)
• Indonesia
4 May 07
I had a long distance relationship too. So, I can understand what you feel.. And from my relationship, I learn many things about it.. I think you have to be patient, understanding and trust each other. if his area don't have a signal, you can communicate with traditional way, like send a mail. If you feel lonely, you have to try searching for many activities. I do it every I miss him. You can hang out with your friends, try a new reception, or posting a lot in Mylot. =P I think the hard time is the night time. sometimes we can't get sleep because we miss them. So, I tried to make myself very busy. And I will feel very tired, so I can get sleep easily.. ^-^ So, you must try this too. But I don't know if it will work to you. because everyone has their own way to handle their own problems.. ^o^
• United States
5 May 07
Well, I do go online and write here on myLot and other sites....also I listen to his voice on messages he has left previously on my voice mail on my cell. I also re read his email to me. I watch DVDs on my computer and spend time with my family. Of course, I do work a full time job and I love my job very much. So I am just needing to take my MELATONIN that my boss has turned me onto. It is natural and can be bought over the counter and it puts me into a deep sleep. So that is another way of my sleeping at nights. You say to search for activities.....I engage in WRITING which is one of my passions...I just earned 16 cents over at Helium....LOL....writing articles. Someday I hope to write a best selling novel and at least make a thousand cents. LOL....thanks for your comment....Angie
@SatoNa (247)
• Indonesia
6 May 07
great.. I hope you will be fine.. ^^
@jerm17 (34)
• Canada
5 May 07
not a good idea... really stupid because wheres the love?? you can't really meet face to face and have a normal dicussion
• United States
6 May 07
u r saying long distance is a stupid idea....of course, it is if it is going to go on forever without a resolution. Therefore, we both know that one of us will have to leave home and country and relocate....but we do want to know each other more. June I fly there and then he come to America for Christmas...so that is that. Also I spent 10 days in January this year...so we did meet face to face. thanks for your comment. I appreciate that you took the time. angie
• United States
5 May 07
I'm sorry you're feeling that way! I can completely understand though. My husband and I (we were dating and then engaged at the time) were apart for 5 years while we went to colleges several hours apart. We talked on the phone when we could and saw each other some during the smmers. It was rough because there was little day-to-day interaction. We had dated in high school but then went to separate colleges. We knew we were going to end up together and we just had to make it past that point in our lives so that we would be ready and able to be married finally. Honestly, if you are sure you guys will be married one day and you trust him to be away from you or out of contact with you for periods of time, you should use this time to your advantage. Fill the time with things you like to do and know that he will be back in contact with you in just a few days. I doubt you will get past the loneliness (not until you're married anyway and then you'll wish you had some of that alone time back LOL!) but try to enjoy it and know everything will be right back to normal soon.
• United States
6 May 07
yes you having experienced it is the best to understand what I am going through right now. You say you doubt if I wll get past the loneliness.......and u r right, I can keep busy but I am very lonely for him. Everynight I go to bed and wish he was beside me snoring... angie
5 May 07
yes i agree
• United States
6 May 07
ok brucelee..............I catch your drift.... cheers buddy! angie
@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
5 May 07
2 or 3 days is not alot and I am sure that u will survive, just take those days and make them special for you, Pamper yourself, hang out with friends and just enjoy beeing alone for a few days. A break can be good sometimes.
• United States
6 May 07
Yes, that is what I am experiencing....a good break...it is good....good for both of us...and yes, I am pampering myself. Yesterday was Saturday and I just relaxed and chilled..... It is now 12:27 am Sunday morning...........it is 46 more days till I board the plane to go to him. thanks for commenting...angie
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
5 May 07
I am wondering what has made you title this conversation as a long distance relationship, especially if he is only going to be away from you for 2 or 3 days. That sounds a little on the possessive side to me, it means you cant be without him for just a couple of days, am i understanding this right? Or is it the case that you are already far apart but he just wont be able to stay in touch for a couple of days? I dunno, you need trust but you also need to remember you are your own person & you need to be able to live your life like you normally would if he was around. 2 or 3 days isn't a very ling amount of time to be apart. You'll be fine while he's away, remember, he is coming back & this is something that happens with ALL couples.
• United States
5 May 07
He is in India and I am in Hawaii..... I met him on line last September.... Flew to India in January and spent 10 days with him. Returning in 48 days to celebrate my birthday with him. He will be coming to visit me here, God willing, during the holidays. After meeting online, writing emails to each other, seeing each other once on web cam (and never again), he asked me to marry him, but we agreed to get to know each other more and more. So I flew to meet him and we are very compatible and lots of chemistry there. We both know one of us need to relocate soon. I know I must keep space between us. I am trying my best not to be clingy but I feel empty inside missing him. I have had a lot of friends and lovers and been married twice had four fiances before him, but he is like my soul mate, so different. Have you ever walked around without your heart?
@cutiedhes (507)
• Philippines
5 May 07
I think long distance relationships are alright when you said long distance relationship it doesn't mean that your relationship will gonna end or that you will have problems in the future because you were apart. As long as you trust one another eventhough that you have no much time to talk to each other as long as you love each other and trust one another i think there will have no problem with that. Just keep in your hearts that no matter what both of you will stay by each other's side.
• United States
5 May 07
Yes you are right............We do love each other very much. He says to me often when I have my weak moments of missing him and start whining....he says, "I need for you to chill sugar"...............he is one of a kind. Of course, that is cause we have a cultural difference thing, but that is just many hurdles that one must overcome in any relationship, I guess. "Getting to know you...getting to know all about you." like the song from the KING AND I......cheers, angie
• Malaysia
5 May 07
don't worry.. long distance relationship can actually challenge your relationship to see whether it's stable or not.. many people are afraid to have long distance relationship because they felt unsecure.. but it's not true.. it's the best to see if your relationship is strong or not.. and.. how to deal with lonely.. i think you can spend time watching movies? try not to think of him while he's away.. i know you're still waiting for his call most of the time right? but it's best ot focus on others.. don't make yourself suffer.. you'll just have to pass this test right? good luck =)
• United States
6 May 07
Yes, you know I am following people who have commented here by keeping busy and I am finding that I am happy and trust him alot. It seems by keeping busy I am building myself and him up. Seeing the positive in our relationship. Yes, maybe this is a test to see how strong we are. Cheers! Angie
• Philippines
4 May 07
I'm sorry if you feel lonely, but you shouldn't be lonely. Loneliness can be overcome by keeping yourself busy and channeling your thoughts to different kinds of fruitful activities. In my case, I don't keep myself idle. I do different kinds of fun stuffs. Not the dirty stuffs, just clean fun. I'm also waiting for my fiance visa, they said it takes around six to twelve months. How bout you? How long have you been waiting for your visa???
• United States
5 May 07
Yes, after my visit in 48 days, that is something he will be working on...his visa and also he has to update his passport. We will spend our first Christmas and New Years together, God willing.... You see I have never had a wonderful Christmas since 2004...when I lost my wonderful husband and best friend. He passed away and I was very sad....so my fiance is answered prayer. I pray that this Christmas will be the happiest Christmas of all with him beside me. Where is your fiance? Mines is in India. Angie
• Malaysia
5 May 07
keep yourself busy and do the things that you enjoy! hang in there girl, it's just for a couple of days..not months or even years! take care ;)
• United States
6 May 07
yes, I know only a couple of days...........but after talking to him daily and knowing he is reachable by cell....and now not being able to....is kinda mind bogglingly painful. But I will keep busy and hang in there. thanks, angie
@Viralg (66)
• India
5 May 07
u can just take a pic of him or a vedio record so that u dont feel lonely it can make u feel that someones ther waitin 4 u!!
• United States
5 May 07
I have his voice mail to re listen to. I have his previous emails. I have his picture of us at a restaurant in Bangalore. I have his t shirt to hug at nights. Just need to be patient...............thanks for your response. angie :)
@fortis (47)
• Italy
5 May 07
You have to be patient and wait until he comes back home. Try to do something with your friends or your family to not feel lonely...
• United States
5 May 07
Yes, I know...and I am trying to keep busy. You along with others here on MyLOT has helped me greatly. Thank you...I will take your advice. Angie
• United States
20 May 07
I had a long distance relationship in which I had not heard from her for a couple of days. It had me worried with my imagination running wild there, but I found out that she was in the hospital after a car accident. She made it back online, but was typing with only one hand. It happened again that she had to go back for more surgury, & would be gone for another couple of days. I know how it feels, but at the same time, I don't exactly have a good answer, other than waiting it out.
@alirana (297)
• Malaysia
4 May 07
I am agree with Mherledy, as in relationship you need to sacrifice a bit. As long as the both partners are faithful and loyal to each other and there is lot of love in mutual chemistry. So try to keep yourself busy and think positively. You must try to understand that if you such feeling he is must passionate to meet with you.So you must be careful and patient too.
• United States
5 May 07
Thanks for the thumbs up.......that is a nice phrase you have sent my way "he must be passionate to meet with you".........sometimes I am so focus on my emotions, I forget he has feelings too. Good news though...this morning on the bus, I was overcome with missing him and so I tried my cell to call him and he picked up. He apparently was in a travel lodge having missed the bus out and he said I had called at the right time...and we talked for awhile. He said I could try to contact him and see if I can get through anytime. He just was so understanding about how I missed him so. And he called me his darling.............such little things mean a lot. Yes, I will be patient.........God bless....Angie
@kooulet (69)
• Philippines
20 May 07
Actually, it's been two years since I had a long distance with my relationship. It's difficult because you were used to seeing each other then suddenly you just can't see him whenever you want. But the secret there is trying to communicate as much as you can. We are blessed with the gadgets and technology as present. Yahoo messenger is one thing. Cellphone is another. On the other hand, if you are really longing for the presence of the one you love, it's just but normal. All you can do is spend time with your friends. Although they are no where the same as with your fiance's presence, it can relieve somehow the longing and the sadness. Lighten up. Make this a time for yourself. Pamper yourself. Make yourself beautiful while he is away and you won't believe that by the time he comes back, he'll be surprised with the new glow.