Does long distance relationship lasting?

Philippines
January 5, 2010 8:42pm CST
Me and my boyfriend is on a long distance relationship right now because of some reasons. This is really hard on both of us but we are really doing our best to communicate with each other through messaging and calling. I love him so much that I am really afraid that my boyfriend will meet someone and give in to some temptations of other girls. What will I do to maintain our communication and trust?
26 responses
@anyabee (363)
• Philippines
6 Jan 10
keeping long-distance relationships working is up to the couple involved. i had a relationship before that turned long-distance too. we were able to make it work for at least a year after it turned long-distance. but, think what made it go bad is the communication. he was not that keen into communicating with me via text and all that. right now, i am in another long-term relationship but this time it's going well as my bf is good at the communication part. :)
• Philippines
11 Jan 10
yes you are right. Good luck and God Bless to us :)
@anyabee (363)
• Philippines
7 Jan 10
yup. each relationship is different and each is hard work. good luck for both of us. :)
@Genericbe (1376)
• Philippines
6 Jan 10
Any relationship is dependent on the people behind, the partners, couple or any involved in such. Long lasting relationship even in long distance can stay firm if couple will continuously work out for the best to have it existing and growing strong. It is normal in a relationship to have a fear of loosing when temptations arises. But, if both will have communications, letting each other expressed their feelings, thinking and fear at the moment. It is helpful for them to be aware and do things to secure each other despite of distance. Long distance relationship is a test of time and love. In this you will know and realize many. What have changed and to expect. But, if both will put efforts and security of love and affection. Trust will follow. If your love made you feel secure. Then, a good relationship will grow more and prove that you are really meant for each other.
• Egypt
6 Jan 10
i used to have GF from another country but she's changed quickly without any reasons and she be so deffer to the girl what i know before
• Hungary
6 Jan 10
Yep, You Are right. Girl YOu are nice. IT will works! Me and my GF loved each other from 120 miles away for 2 years.
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
6 Jan 10
Right now I am in a long distance relationship, and we both know it is going to be hard but it does take work. Communication through calling and messaging works, we hae "date nights" when we are on yahoo messanger with our webcams talking so we "see" each other. We are taking turns to drive the 10 hours across 3 states to see eac other once a month or so It's hard not to think that maybe he will find someone else, but its a matter of trust and loving him enough to change that fear into trust at he would be honest and faithful to you. I know how hard it is, i deal with it too, and at the same time I let him know my fears when we talk so that he knows how I feel and he can reassure me.
• Philippines
7 Jan 10
Yes we have the same sentiments. I let him know about my fears even my dreams and we talked about it. He assured me a lot that I can definitely trust him. Thank you for your response. :)
@drakesuyat (1063)
• Philippines
6 Jan 10
there's a lot of ways to communicate nowadays even if your in a very long distance. there is this roaming messages on mobile phones, use the power of internet. just be creative. you can send videos to make it more enjoyable. just dont miss anyday not doing anything to communicate with your love one. things are more easy with the technology today. you just have to use them more often. happy mylotting sweetjacqs
• Philippines
11 Jan 10
We send messages on the phone everyday and discuss things even small ones. We talked on the phone whenever we have time. We don't really cut our communication because we know that it will give a gap between us. Thanks for your response. :)
@raynejasper (2322)
• Philippines
6 Jan 10
..hi.. I believe long distance relationships could last long if both partners cooperate with each other to work it out.. Your fear of losing your boyfriend is already a manifestation that you have doubts in his love based from studies of experts.. If you love him, never ever think of losing him because what your mind conceives, the body achieves.. this means that when you think you will lose your boyfriend, there will come a time that you will really lose him.. I would suggest that you continue having a constant communication and always remind him that you are there waiting and loving him.. tell him that you trust him and you will always be there for him.. trust him fully.. avoid thinking negative things because those negative things could ruin your relationship.. just be yourself.. If your boyfriend also wants to preserve your relationship, then he will do everything to overcome temptations.. If there will come a time when he don't return calls or answer his phone immediately when you call, don't get mad or suspect anything immediately, just wait until he calls you up or you call him again and I believe he has his reasons why he didn't return your calls immediately.. always listen to his explanations and not to other people's opinion.. you know your boyfriend and you love him.. don't let any rumors break you down.. when you hear something negative about your boyfriend, don't confront him.. just clarify him what you heard and don't get mad.. if you do this, you will refrain having an argument with your boyfriend.. I hope this helps.. this is based from experience and observations from other people and I'm sharing it with you.. open communication and understanding is very essential in addition to love..
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
6 Jan 10
• Philippines
7 Jan 10
Hello! Your response really helps a lot in enlightening me what to do. Yes, I have heard rumors in the past and we have been fighting over it. But he explained to me what happen and I understand that it is not true. I trust him, yes. But sometimes I can't help but think because he is so susceptible to temptations. Whenever I didn't receive any messages from him, my mind keeps on wondering what happen and then I tend to overreact when that happens. I keep on praying that nobody could tear us apart. Thank you very much for your response!
• India
6 Jan 10
hi! i am also in long distance relation... you have met your boy friend still but i have not met my girl friend yet but i have trust in my love that she is mine. We talk by net, sms, calls by every possible ways we can. I believe if your love is and he loves you truly as well then you need not to worry...he is only yours and no one can take him away from you. You can stay in his contact by various ways and take care of him and i guess if he will think that you love him so much and given your life to him then how he can look at other girls even as i love my girl friend and don't even think to flirt with others.. I am happy that i have got one and that is most wonderful girl in world...Same way you need to realize him what is his value in your life and you will be nothing without him and he should also realize that you are the best one for him who is with him at every step of life.
• Philippines
11 Jan 10
We talked about it many times and he really assured me that he loves me so much and he won't do any stupid to break our relationship. I am praying that no one will ever break us apart. Thanks for the response. :)
@Allie_xoxo (1063)
• Canada
6 Jan 10
I know where you're coming from sweet. It can work if you work at it; always remember to be part of eachother's daily goings-on. Trust is easy, just believe in what you have, know it'll be okay. All those doubts you're having arent real; just stories made up by a mind afraid of the unknown; an unknown that ends up being full of all the happiness you allow in it.
• Philippines
7 Jan 10
Thank you so much for your response, it is very comforting to know that there are many who can enlightened me in my worries. I know I don't have to think doubts in him.
@bricked (151)
• United States
6 Jan 10
I know it can work if you are willing to make it work. Both my Fiance and I are on long distance relationship. We Talk to each other everyday and also text to each other when we can.
@BART78 (2927)
• Canada
6 Jan 10
long distance relationship will last as long you had deep foundtion of trust and understanding in your relationship, my wife and i been in long distance relationship for three years before we got married, i had strong trust to her and the same with her so we able to face all trials in life..
• Philippines
7 Jan 10
We have been distant for i think 2 years now. I know should not worry because we have little kids already. But then the girls in his workplace are really forward to him even though they know that we are together. This really worries me. I know I have trust in him and he has into me too. But for now, I just keep on praying that he will overcome temptations if ever it will come his way. Thanks for your response!
• Philippines
11 Jan 10
I believe true love lasts whatever the situation is. I have been in love for more than two years with someone across the globe. We have this strong bond. I trust him with all my heart and i feel that he does too. We never filed to make each other smile everyday. We never forget to say i love you to each other even if it is a busy day. I think it depends on how much you love and respect each other... I'm just thankful i found my soul mate.
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 10
Well as long as there is love and trust in the relationship,distance can do nothing to spoil it.But the problem arises,when one of these becomes to fade.This is when distance becomes a major separating force and the adage "Out of sight,Out of Mind becomes true".You got to make sure that you trust him completely and give him his space.Keep talking to him regularly without letting it become a monotonous routine.That still doesn't guarantee a foolproof relationship but then,you'll have a better chance of lasting long....:)
• Egypt
6 Jan 10
where he from or where he stay now
@anqial (57)
• United States
6 Jan 10
we had long distance relationship for 2.5 years, and only see each other for 2 weeks every year. (at that time, we were still boyfriend and girlfriend) now we have been married for 7 years, still in a really good relationship. so, all i want to say is, if he is the right one for you . he will be there. if not, who cares.
• Indonesia
6 Jan 10
the secret weapon called TRUST. just by by thinking that you're boyfriend will meet someone and give in to some temptations, it'll make it worse. believe me, just trust him. it's not that hard. i've been in this situation for 3 years, and i know how hard is that. but it's not impossible though, well it's hard, but still it'snot impossible.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
6 Jan 10
Hi sweetjacqs! He and you both need to trust each other to maintain good relationship. Your apprehensions are unfounded and appear to be figment of your imagination. If you show your best to him and always prove that you are very caring and loving towards him, there is no point he running away from you. All the best to you.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 10
I know that in the past I could send letters to Australia that took six days. Long distance international phone calls were expensive in those days. I met a wonderful man in Australia when I was on my trip around the world. He came over to my home country and we got married. Sadly six years later we got divorced. In todays world a couple in a long distance relationship have things a lot easier. They can communicate by email, phone and text messaging. Your relationship sounds steady because of your communication. Trust is essential. I wish you lots of luck and hopefully you two will be together in the future.
@jojorv (201)
• Philippines
6 Jan 10
i know couples who are happily married despite their "physical distance" and i also know couples who are always together but are having marital problems. i think the success of any relationship is the quality of time you spend together and the trust you give each other.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
6 Jan 10
I believe a long distabce relationship can be a lasting one. They just tale more time and effort to survive. Too many obstacles can bar the way. If the love and commitment are there, so will the relationship be.
@ankit08 (25)
• India
6 Jan 10
hey....i think that long distance relationship works because at that time u only have good hings to share with ur partner u cannot blame him/her for coming late or not meeting frequently and more and also there is greater joy of meeting after a long duration of time..... the trust is the main factor for any long distance relationship and i feel that as long as u trust ur partner long distance relationship would not be prolematic....
• China
6 Jan 10
long distance is a good thing and i can enjoy the freedom,i can do what i want to do ,if you parter besides you ,you have to constrain your thinkings and actions