long distance relationship, does it last?

For me yes but keep up the good work many story are good in long distance relation ship.

It also takes some luck for a long distance relationship to work. Yes it is risky since a lot of frauds and pretenders are present and just waiting to catch their preys. But if you will manage to get a genuine person, then long distance relationship can really last. Especially if both parties happened to be a faithful lovers. A lot of obstacles are waiting and you should be ready for it. They will really test how tight your relationship is. Three most important qualities both parties must have are honesty, patience and trust. Sincerity should also be felt. Well I can say that as long as you truly love each other, cultural differences will never be a problem. So try it and see how it will turn out the following weeks or months. If you will feel and prove that he is sincere enough, then stay with it. Who knows, you two might be the ones who are destined to each other. I'm wishing you the best of luck. God bless!

Hi. I'm also a Filipina and I've been in a long distance relationship too and right now I'm currently in a long distance relationship. But both of them are Filipinos. :) And we're only on different regions, not countries. My first one, which was unsuccessful, was during my first year college and I haven't met him. Until now. But my current one,, we've met through a common friend and we've been together for two years already. Anyway, it's just a matter of perspective. It depends on you. I cannot dictate on what you're going to do. :) Apparently, you are the one who can answer your questions. Are you brave enough to take a risk in investing your love without assurance whether your relationship will work or not? Are you willing to trust him fully? (LDR requires fully trusting each other since there's no way you can work things out except you believe everything that he is saying.) I guess the essence of life can be appreciated when you take risk. Good luck! :)

Im a bit wary if you have never met him and he is saying he loves you. Sure he might love your conversation, or how you look - but its the relationship once it becomes physical that is the true test. Long distance relationships are HARD, and i mean hard, so hard that you really dont even know. Hardest thing I have done in my life, its very lonely, and what starts as love can get swallowed by so many other emotions. Im not against it totally as I do believe that you can find that person and they probably wont be on your doorstep. It seems just inconcistant if he doesnt know you too well, but then you mention in another post you have similar friends I believe. You could take a chance and take it slow and meet up, but really, take it slowly dont leap in, or you might get burned. In fact best you dont put a label at all for now till you have actually met a few times. The distance is a real killer and if it isnt resolved at some point it will eat away at you. You need to be really mentally strong, as does he. Once again Long distance is the toughest thing you may have to do. He wont be (physically) there if you need a hug, you will miss out on great events and probably feel sad when he is telling you about things that you wish you could be there. If you think there is a chance, sure, jump at it. The culture thing may crop up too as you may not understand one another. Make sure you communicate ALOT, it is the only way you can know what the other is thinking. Be wary and just think ahead if it is liable to go anywhere before you start confessing undying love. It doesnt mean you cant have some good times together.

This will totally depend on a lot of factors. First up, have you known him for so long that you can trust him enough even if you are living miles away? If you haven't, then that could be a problem. Also, if you are living apart from each other, you also need to consider your emotional needs. The best thing to do is to talk to him and ask him if he can stay in the Philippines for loves' sake.