Do you think long-distance relationships can last?
By tiffanymarie
@tiffanymarie (191)
United States
January 15, 2007 3:19am CST
Last year my boyfriend moved from California to Texas. He moved there temporarily due to work. Prior to his moving, we had been together for 5 years. It looks like by the end of 2007 or some time in 2008, he will be moving back to California. We talk several times throughout the week and we have visited each other twice this year. We are trying to hang in there because the relationship is worth it. Have you ever been in long-distance relationship? Did it last?
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5 responses
@wynna1 (1291)
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20 Jan 07
Yes, im into a long distance relationship with my hubby before we got married. He's from the UK and im from the Philippines, he came back twice before we got married and now im living with hubby here in the UK. There are some situations really that long distance relationship works and some dont but i think with your situation, having been together with your boyfriend for 5 years i think the bond or the foundation that both of you have founded would be very strong one and is really worth waiting for, just always keep the communication line open, keep your trust and your love to each other at all times.
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@tiffanymarie (191)
• United States
27 Jan 07
Thank you for the encouragement. I am so happy that you and your hubby are finally together. You are right though it takes love, faith, trust, and lots of communication. I do not suggest this for anyone, but if you have been with someone for long time it is worth it. Plus it was circumstances that took him out of state. We hope to be together and marry soon. thanks
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
15 Jan 07
I haven't been in a long distance relationship, nor do I know anyone else that has. But my thoughts, if it matters, is that if you both care alot for eachother, it can work by being in touch almost daily. You must stay in contact and share your feelings and what's happening. Try to see eachother as much as possible. Good luck to you dear.
@tiffanymarie (191)
• United States
16 Jan 07
This guy is well worth the wait. In the past, he has been so good to me. Just such a good man. It does take a lot to really hang in there (including trust) but since I know that he is planning on returning and continue our relationship I will try to wait little longer. thanks for comment
@tiffanymarie (191)
• United States
16 Jan 07
Thanks for your response. I normally don't believe in long distance relationships either, but we have been together for a while and he will be returning soon. (I hope)
@moneyseeker (1024)
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21 Jan 07
I've never had a long distance relationship but I imagine it must be very difficult.
I know it's not always possible but why be apart? Life is short, time is precious, is there no way you could be together? I guess though that life often isn't that simple.
Good luck.
@tiffanymarie (191)
• United States
27 Jan 07
You are right life is to short. I have never been in a situation like this before nor would I suggest anyone being in such a situation. Only reason continued to be in this one is because job took him out of state and we plan on getting married. Either he will be back here soon or I will have to make arrangements to move there. thanks
@Honeybuttz (256)
• Philippines
15 Jan 07
All I can say is, if the relationship is worth it, then Sustain it. It looks like your the type of couple which long distance relationship really works. Hang in there. Things can turn out great.
@tiffanymarie (191)
• United States
16 Jan 07
thank you for response
He has really been good to me. The type of guy that really has my back. He has stood by me throw thick and thin.
