long distance relationship

Philippines
December 7, 2009 4:07am CST
My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 4 years. We go to work together. Fetched me at home in the morning. Eat lunch together. Do the groceries and shopping together. Waits for me at the office. Brings me back home after work. Lately, when I moved to the city he opted to stay because he had a career and a family which he cannot leave. We have been coping to the fact that we are away from each other now. But still I miss him. I often see couples on the streets and I miss th old days with him. I often tell my friends I miss the life in the province but I guess I just miss my boyfriend that much. I hope our relationship will last despite the distance.
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@snafushe (791)
• Canada
8 Dec 09
Long distance is hard, I've been through it. Me and my at the time boyfriend lived a province away after I decided to relocate with my family. We made it work by having webcam sessions, we talked on the phone a ton, we emailed like crazy, and texted like maniacs. Do something romantic, like write each other letters, since they take more time and effort and have alot more sentimental meaning then a email.. make nice big care packages, send him a sweater or something of yours that smells like you so he'll never forget what you smell like. Long distance relationships often test the relationship, but they can also give the relationship strength, because once you've been through distance you can get through a lot of things.
• Philippines
8 Dec 09
My boyfriend and I often talks over the phone and we exchange text messages almost 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Sometimes hearing his voice is already all right but there are moments that texting and talking over the phone can't seem to be enough. There is nothing similar to being beside him. But you see snafushe, I like the idea of sending big packages or perhaps a sweater with my smell on it. It will make the impression that it is as if I am with him, beside him. Promise, I will do that. =)
@bingchen (1119)
• China
8 Dec 09
i think that there is no distance for love,the heart of lover is understand between them,although it is very sad for lover to miss him,maybe this give your love attempt,i think that it is belong to me and it is mine,the love need time's attempt,this is good love for me to overcome this attempt.
• Philippines
8 Dec 09
hi bingchen... i like the thought you gave that there is no distance for love for the heart of a lover understands. This boosts my spirit that even if my boyfriend and I are apart as long as we understand each other, still our love will survive. Many thanks bingchen
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
8 Dec 09
I really hope your relationship will last too, like you have hoped for. You have been together for almost 4 years; and that's a real long time for a long-term relationship. I think you guys can withstand the distance because by the 4th year, there should already be trust, mutual understanding and love definitely. I recommend you to watch the movie Sweet Home Alabama. Although it's not the same as your situation, but in the end, the leading lady moves back to the suburbs to be with her estranged husband. She manages to fore-go life in the city after all and be with him. Sometimes, life is about choices, and from what I notice, it's always one party having to giving in to something towards the other when it comes to very important decisions. Don't worry so much, I'm sure all of this will work out well for you.
• United States
8 Dec 09
The key to a long distance relationship is knowing there will be a time when you're together again. It sounds like you have a good solid base for your relationship, so I think there is a lot of hope for you. You need to decide what is most important to you. Brainstorm on ways you can live near each other, can you get a job near him, can you spend your weekends together, would he consider moving together in the future? Determine what you need out of a relationship to feed your soul, and invite him to help figure out how to achieve what you want and need. Long distance relationships take a lot of work, but so does every relationship. If this is what you want, there are always choices and options to make it work. Honesty with yourself and your partner, understanding, and a willingness to compromise are the ingredients for success. Good luck!
• Philippines
8 Dec 09
Thank you someother101... We both have been wanting to see each other but our schedules do not meet. But we promised to spend time with each other during the holidays. I hope we can arrive a a compromise to make our relationship last.
• Indonesia
8 Dec 09
cute couples - cute couples sitting
Oh, I know how you feel. I was in the same situation, both when me and my husband were still dating and the first year of our marriage. I was so envious when seeing other couples around especially when they looked so happy. Don't get me wrong, I love cute couples, but I want to be like them too lol. It is hard, I don't want to sugar-coat it for you, but it doesn't mean you can't do it. It takes a harder work and better communication. And to tell you the truth, phone and chat is not enough, you have to meet each other sometimes. Take a vacation schedule and visit each other regularly. It helps to reduce the "pain" and keep your love alive. I was in that situation for 4.5 years. But, you know what, we actually made it. Wish you all the best!
• Philippines
8 Dec 09
What matters is there is still "the relationship" existing between you two. I think it doesnt really matter so long as you love one another and always keeping in touch. It will only matter if you keep thinking of it. So, just remember your far away from him for a reason, that for each persons growth. So that your love will evolve into a higher level. Not being together does not mean less love. Actually the more the you will long for one another and when together you spend the day as if it will never last. The couple should undertand every bit of the situation so that they may last for a lifetime.
• China
8 Dec 09
To be honest, I don't think there can be a cheerful prospect for long distance relationship. I once had a boyfriend when I was a university student. We did a lot of things together, having meals, playing games, shopping, etc. which gave me much pleasure. Then I graduated and started to work in another city as it was difficult to find a good job in the city he lived. At first, we kept in close touch everyday. He also thought of joining me in this city but he never did that. The result, as you may guess, is we broke up finally. Neither of us could bear the pressure. It's really tough, but anyhow you will get through it as time passes by.
• Indonesia
8 Dec 09
LDR (long distance relationship) for many people is the hard way to find our soulmate. because many temptation if we are lonely or far away from our love. but some people are success with their LDR because their love is so strong :)
@rleankus (113)
• India
8 Dec 09
I have been having Long distance relationship for almost 3 years now.We got to meet like only 1-2 times a year almost like 6-7 days per meeting.Its really feels bad being away from her,knowing being with her feels so good. It requires lot of patience and understanding to be in a long distance relationship.sometimes there are misunderstandings and disagreements but we need to understand those and deal with it and keep it going,and remember the times that we share and we were happy.And that we are going to be together pretty soon.we must remind ourselves that "I love her and She loves me too".