Just out of curiosity, is a long distance relationship even worth it?

[Anonymous]

Yes it is worth it

No it is not worth it

[WagyuMoo]

Worked out for my parents. And me by extension cause I wouldn't exist lol. Usually families will immigrate together but in my parent's case they weren't together yet. Or a family will send a child to live with someone they know so they can get a better education and opportunities. My parents both immigrated from Laos around the time of the Vietnam War separately. They had known each other prior to entering refugee camps. My mom had been sponsored by a kind old lady who is no longer with us bless her soul. And I'm not sure about my dad because we lost him when I was quite young and never got to ask. My mom's sponsorship and path to becoming a citizen led her to living in Philadelphia, PA while my dad's led him to Springfield, MA. At some point in the late 80s early 90s they reconnected at a party and my dad up until marriage would travel around 12-15 hours every weekend to visit her. It took an enormous amount of effort and communication since cellphones were different back then and email wasn't as easily accessible or commonly used.

All I can tell anyone who considers a LDR is love is not enough to make a relationship work. Not even if it's not LDR. Trust, communication, patience, empathy. You need it all and some. Don't solely focus on your partner during LDR either. Work on personal growth.

[FilmGuy93]

If you have the right personality/life situation for it. I would say that most people aren't cut out for it, but there are people for whom it works quite nicely.

[MoniqueTLC]

It's worth it if you both have the same end goal. To be closer together. It would be difficult, but if both partners are loyal, and make the necessary effort, it can make a relationship stronger. LDR are tough, so if you can get through it, you'll be pretty solid.

This can put things into perspective with long distancerelationships;

https://www.theloveconsultants.com/when-to-let-go-of-a-long-distance-relationship-2/

[dustybiker]

If the person is worth it than the effort is worth it, yes. But in that sense it might just be smarter to move closer.

[slatyb]

Maybe, if there are definite plans for one or both of you to relocate and be together.

[Anonymous]

Unless you plan on moving closer to each other and very soon, don't bother.

[Shamalien]

Depends how long distance…can you drive there in a day?

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

You can't see them, you can't touch them... waste of time.

[es20490446e]

Permanently long distance, no.

[Iron_Man]

I had one many many years ago it worked out

[maximumpower]

In my experience, no way.

[In_Trance]

Depends on your sense of value