Can long distance relationships work?

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If so could it work for almost 3 years maybe more?

hIopinionated_ · Accepted Answer

It definitely depends on how serious both people in the relationship are. There has to be trust and overall even more, genuine reasons to trust each other: What are their morals? Are they faithful people and bounded by the duties of the relationship? Do they really want the relationship to work?

If both people in the relationship want the relationship to work, it will no matter what. There can be no imbalance on what’s important and what’s not important. For, one huge disagreement can lead to doubt even if there is no reason for it

Bellona · Accepted Answer

It could work if you love them but if the long-distance relationship does not become a short-distance one eventually or if the couple has not discussed when it is possible for the relationship to become short distance then what's the point being is that sort of relationship. A long-term relationship could work for a couple of years but the couple needs to be motivated by a deadline of the end of that long-term relationship.

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

yes we did that for several years then moved and moved in together and got married.

we are older, established and had the flexibility and means. Being apart creates both opportunity for personal time/space and creates challenges as well... like communications, trust, scheduling, $, commitment. Much easier being together where two can support each other, not to mention you are wasting resources on two residences. I think it's unnatural, but maybe you can make it work... all depends upon you two.

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DoctorSex · Accepted Answer

Not unless you're married and have a plan.  In all other situations, I highly doubt it. Kind regards, DoctorSex

Pinay_ako · Answer

No. Especially over 3 years? Or maybe more? Someone better move closer to the other! Or it’s not gonna work out! That’s a painfully long time! I gotta see, smell, feel and taste my boo! 😭

AmandaYVR · Answer

They’re very, very, difficult. It’ll tax your emotions, trust, patience, wallet.  But some people are worth it.

Midnight_Kiss · Answer

My friends relationship was long distance for the first six or seven years until he moved in with her and they are still going strong after almost ten year's of living under the same roof.

Marshymallow · Answer

Too weird for me. I like to see who I’m with, we don’t have to see each other every single day but not once a month. I don’t see how that could work but then again it’s worked out fine for some people.

Jessica405 · Answer

When my brother was a regular on GAG, he got talking to a girl GAGer. They never met, but spent 4 years in an LDR. Sadly, it failed. He is still devastated after 3 years being on his own.

mermaidcancermoon · Answer

Only if you both 1. meet up regularly  2. end goal where one of you moves to live near the other person Making kissy faces via text for years on end isn't a real relationship

Ironic_Method · Answer

3 years feels like the upper limit. My wife and I were 2 years long distance and even with frequent visits it was TOUGH.

courtney06 · Answer

Yes it can. I was in one for about 3-4 years. I find it's better when there is a goal to live closer.

Anonymous · Answer

Very difficult. I suspect it's better to say you'll both keep in touch but live your lives. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Sure; why not? As long as you love each other and spend a lot of time together (even if it's virtually.). Though you will have to see each other in person at least twice a year.

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Sure... it's hard, but it can totally work.

sheikalana · Answer

Nah 3 years is too long. LDR only work temporarily I'd say between 6 months to one year maximum.

vduong1988 · Answer

no long distance relationship doesn’t work i met a guy on chat room he never show his pictures himself he really a jerk

Juxtapose · Answer

How well they can work depends entirely on the strength that character and commitment of the two parties involved.

NNWSSEnew · Answer

Yes if you have trust hell no of you don't have truth or you have a trust issue.

AimeeKyle · Answer

Sometimes, it depends on the individuals involved and their respect and love for each other.

krin_m · Answer

For a while, after that they slowly phase out in my opinion.

18Uma21 · Answer

No, don't put yourself in a misery like that

scott04sa22 · Answer

Mine only lasted a month

Pterodon · Answer

I made one work four years

BLP11520 · Answer

Rare if they do

Adam1978 · Answer

No it doesn't.

katestar · Answer

Let's try 4 years?

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