Has anyone had or having ...

@crazy1 (479)
New Zealand
March 1, 2007 9:59am CST
a long distance relationship.? If so, how do you cope,? do you find it hard communicating here online rather than in person.? Do you think your feelings are/were the same as if it was someone you met while out on the town and met that special someone.? Is a long distance relationship a good or bad thing.? Is it unrealistic to have these relationships.? Me,? well, I met and fell for a lady that lives about 12,000 niles away from me. I've found that after 19 months of knowing her, I now know her better in some ways than I knew my now deceased partner. Hopefully one day soon we'll be together, and hopefully have a good life together, who knows,? it's in the hands of the gods I suspect.
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• United States
2 Mar 07
I had one for about a year that came to an abrupt end right after Christmas 2006. We were supposed to meet the week before Christmas. She promised to call when she got all settled in at a hotel near me, but she was also coming for vacation with family & friends. I never got that call so we would have been able to set up a time for me to catch the railroad out there & meet her. Since then, she had not responded to my emails or messages. I also found out from a former mutual friend that she had done the exact same thing to him. "Former mutual friend" - I mean he's no longer a friend of any kind with her either.
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@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
Sorry to hear that krazy.
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• Romania
1 Mar 07
i'm not having such a relationship. i guess that our relationship wouldn't fit in this way of living as we are too addicterd to one another so long distance will torture us both. but i can talk about a long-distance relationship from another point of view:and that's for my position as a daughter. my dad has been working for about 3 years and a half in Bucharest,that means at about 200 km from home and he only comes home at weekends or worse...during my summer holidays he usually has projects even further and we see eachother about once a month or two. at first i thought my mother would hardly cope with this situation but she proved she can be strong and do this in order that we have a good life,in what money is concerned.
@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
1 Mar 07
Yes, I think long distace is a lot like torture, because when you're not chatting, you feel lonely, and a deep need for the other person, it's like that for me now. I think your Mother is a very good and strong lady to be able to be away from your father like she is.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
1 Mar 07
Hi Crazy As you know the long distance Relationship I had was not as far as you and your lovely Lady I still saw him every other month. But also he knows me better then anyone ever has and now that we see more of each other well the feelings are still as strong. I know that one Day you 2 will be together just be patient as she loves you very much.
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@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
Thanks gabs. Patience isn't a strong point of mine these days, but I try my best.
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• Canada
2 Mar 07
I've had a long distance relationship, and make no bones about it, it's damn hard work! I think your feelings are more intense than they would be because there's so much you don't know about the person and you tend to allow your feelings to develop more towards what you think they'll be like, as opposed to what they're actually like in person. I feel if you're mature about it, a long distance relationship can be a good thing. My partner and I were in a long distance relationship till I moved to be with him. I've never looked back since. I truly believe that if you're both willing to work to make it work, it'll happen. I wish you and your lady friend all the best of luck.
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@tarsadawn (350)
• United States
2 Mar 07
I guess that you can say, I sometimes have a long distance relationship. My husband is in the Army and deploys often. He's been to Iraq once and is going again soon. We just make it. I send him notes and packages, we get to chat on the computer. He calls when he can. I send pictures of me and my son to him. We just make it work. It's almost like being newlyweds again when we do get to see one another. It's awful him being away, but we just strive and keep going.
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@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
Thanks tarsadawn, it must be tough with your man away like that. I'm starting to get the impression that with some hard work on both sides and a lot of love, just maybe it'll work. You and your man are together through this tough patch because of yout love, I hope it continues well for you.
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• United States
2 Mar 07
I forgot to add, congratulations on your relationship. Everyone needs happiness in their lives and it seems that you have found it again.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
2 Mar 07
Yes,it is hard to have a long distance relationship because you still not sure of what she's been telling you....You know her because of what she told you about her but not because you know her as a person..If you really love her you should give a schedule to meet her and know her better in person then tell her what you feel about her if it's really true love then go and be happy after all life is too short...but what is the true meaning of relationship to you?is it just something that you can share about your life or is it a treasured moments being with her from poorer to riches, for sadness and happiness, sickness and in health...think about it...
@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
Thanks m_audrey. We both have a lot incommon, and want to share our lives for better or worse. Neither of us a perfect, we both have our own little health issues, something we've both chatted about at great length, we're still happy to share our lives what ever may happen when we're together. We've had our little ups and downs along the way too, and sorted them out as we went along. I must admit to getting the odd period of insecurity, probably because shes so far away. I'm hoping it'll work though, it's hard work maintaining a long distance relationship, I'm hoping it'll work.
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@petspets (476)
• Antarctica
2 Mar 07
A long distance relationship is not a bad thing. What is important is compatability and patient communication over little things. I don't have experience in a long distance relationship. My paltry experience was snail mail penpal way back with a Australian. I broke up with him because of incompatability. I wish the both of you all the best and am hoping that the both of will be together soon.
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@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
I'm sorry to hear that petspets, I hope next tim might be better for you.
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@marlyse (1056)
• Switzerland
2 Mar 07
its the first time for me. but i know, i am with the love of my life as soon as its possible. i do all what i can to meet him even if i have to work day and night for it. please be patient and never forget, you are loved with a deep heart and not many are that lucky ;
@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
Thanks Marlyse.
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@carlysle (271)
• Philippines
2 Mar 07
i have been in a long distance relationship for almost 8 years now.. its been okay... hard but okay.. we broke up for a year.. but eventually got back together... if its meant to be it will work out... if both of you really love each other.. :)
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• Italy
2 Mar 07
i have had a long distance relationship, it was so bad... i hope i will never have again!
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@cobradene (1171)
• India
2 Mar 07
Wow, this is one intense stuff. Having a long distance relationship almost brings everything out of you. You just feel sometimes you would go mad. I'm having a long distance relationship too. And it's really tough. You feel you really want to be with your lover and hold her hand, feel her and kiss her, and just look into her eyes and say "I love you" a thousand and one times, but she's physically not present. The time and space factor is such a big hindrance in our lives. I wish this time and space didn't exist at all. I just wish I could be present by her side the minute I think of her. Yes, everything is in God's hands. What can we do? But sure, it does test your positivity and will power. It does test your patience and endurance to see how far can you carry yourself. How far can you push yourself to get her. Can you be really patient and positive that you will be together someday. All best. Am waiting for the same.
@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
I think thats the hard part cobradene, nothing physical to hold on to, just pics via email or webcam. One day it'll happen.
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@MrsSgtB (289)
• United States
2 Mar 07
My husband is in the army and at times is deployed across the world usually 12 months at a time. I do not believe it is impossible to have a relationship like this. I have gone through 3 long deployments and soon to be a 4th. As long as both people are willing and have the faith in the relationship it will work. We wrote emails back and forth, sent letters, packages, and he would call when he could. Usually every other day or two or whenever he could get to a phone. We grew stronger with each deployment and I know that we can make it through anything after all this.
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@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
Thanks MrsSgtB and married2amarine, you both have shown me that with a lttle hard work it can work, I think your men must be worth it to you both, as despite the ciecumstances you're still together and happy.
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@kahlana (58)
• United States
2 Mar 07
Well i think it's ok to have a long distance relationship. I've been with my hubby for over 4 years and all of it for the most part has been long distant. Because my hubs in the army. He gets deployed for over a year at a time and we make it work . I think in ways we are closer because he goes away . I mean cause when he comes back we spend almost every waking moment with eachother . although i will tell you that i don't really enjoy the time apart but I deal with it because I love him with all my hear t and soul.
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@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
2 Mar 07
It seems to me theres a lot of people with their men in the services, how do you make it work,?
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@daitya (69)
• India
2 Mar 07
Well you can use new technology or phone lines or webcam.. Try to communicate with her and show your feelings.. It is nothing bad to have long distance relationship..
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@alindahaw (1219)
• Philippines
2 Mar 07
yep, i had one and it didn't work out. I mean it's nice to talk on the phone and real emails but it's just not good enough. Even though you talk a lot on the phone, you always end up like strangers when you finally get together. It's not really a nice feeling but.
• United States
2 Mar 07
Mine can be considered an on and off long distance relationship. I met my husband (a US Marine) when he was stationed in my country. We fell in love. But only 6 months into our relationship, he had to be stationed in a different country for 18 months. And we had a long distance relationship then. It was hard but we kept the relationship going. After that, we got married and I moved to the States. But he get deployed to Iraq often. That's why I said we have this constant on and off long distance relationship. I don't think long distance relationships are unrealistic. I've known of many, including mine, that worked out. The question is...is this relationship worth fighting for? If it is, then you will do everything possible to be together.
• United States
3 Mar 07
My husband is in the military and will soon be leaving for his 3rd tour of duty to Iraq since 2003, so I guess I have been in a long distance relationship during those times. I have friends who have wonderul partnerships that started as long distance and blossomed into the true love they are today. There are challenges in any relationship, you have to love, respect and honor your commitment and it will work.
@crazy1 (479)
• New Zealand
3 Mar 07
It seems you and I both have a little work to do, as I think it takes a little extra time and effort to keep the relationship going.
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• Italy
2 Mar 07
it is hard to make things going on,it is too painful for me, maybe i hadn't be able to manage it but i suffered so much that i will never have other long distance relationship, even because i hope i will stay with my boyfriend as long as possible
• Canada
2 Mar 07
speaking from personal experience they really don't work out as much as you'd like them too the usually don't because the whole distance thing involves alot of sacrifice from one person or the other and that is usually the breaking point my personal opinion is they just plain dont work! but best of luck to you sir!
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• Philippines
2 Mar 07
I am also engaged in a long distance relationship right now and it's really hard because I am missing him each day especially if i heard his voice on the phone.How I wish to be with him....:( Glamour girl http://datingche.blogsome.com/
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