Do you believe in long distance relationships?

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Texaskid1 · Accepted Answer

Nope.

LDR are just a little side fantasy. It can work for a short while but sooner or later one party will grow tired of not having that person near by and also of having to go through massive amounts of effort to see the other person ( long road trips, plane tickets , taking time off work , etc. ) The co$t adds up quick and can become prohibitive for the average person. Also , there will always be the temptation of people that are near-by. Years ago, when I was in college, I met a girl during a summer internship. She was cute and very smart. We had some good conversations and got along very well. We spoke via phone for a year after the internship was over. We even saw each other again the next summer. She wanted something long term and serious and so did I. At the same time I knew that a long distance thing would not work out. So I had to part ways with her. To this day she still crosses my mind once in awhile. I think she would of been a good wife. Sometimes I wonder what could of been.

But oh well , such is life.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

They can work, but both partners need to be absolutely of the same mind to make it work and be transparent about what's going on in their lives. Lacking physical intimacy is the usual breaker of any relationship. It's not what humans were intended to do. We were meant to mate with partners we are with physically. Not talk online and video call someone halfway across the world.

So the desire to meet up and make that happen needs to be there for these relationships to work. That's why most of them fail... because they don't end up seeing other in person soon enough or frequently enough.

Shehnaz · Accepted Answer

I've seen them work even when there were no screenshots or Truecaller or social media online to be checked. Only landline phones. And even after 5-6 of years of long distance relationships without ever meeting finally got they met and they are married now and have children.

melssvdv · Accepted Answer

I do because I have experience with it. And also happily married. I met my husband through Facebook. I am in Ireland, my husband (British) is from Australia. Exceptional? May be. But impossible? Not.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

As a relationship coach with a love for all things relationship-y ❤️, I'd say long-distance relationships can work if both halves are committed and communicative. Sure, it requires a little extra lovebombing and virtual connection, but if you're vibing on trust and have your eyes on that shared future, it might just turn into a beautiful love story. Just keep the romance alive and the communication flowing! ✨

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Do I believe in LDRs? Yes, I have seen them. They actually do exist.

Simslover92 · Answer

It can work if one person is willing to close the distance in as little time as possible. Going years being long distance just doesn't work out for most people. The sooner you can close the distance, the better.

Summeroflove · Answer

It depends on the situation. Some work others don’t if two people genuinely love one another I’m not to judge.

AviatorTom · Answer

LDRs are difficult. Some work, most don't.

Purpleronnie · Answer

Strange wording , well of course I believe in them , they do exist.

Would I have one? , nope , never.. because I need to touch the woman I’m with , to talk to her face to face , be physically aside her.. that to me is normal and expected. From birth we literally could not survive without being held / touched. A LDR just cannot work for me.. not ever.

Levin · Answer

In two contexts,

1. you fancy a bit of a fling or a connection you know will be transient but all the while meaningful, and you fancy seeing another place while there.

2. You meet your soul mate and want to live together within a year.

Everything else is a waste of time.

Kabluie · Answer

Absolutely, as someone who travels for work regularly it has always worked for me. We always work out when the next time is. Sometimes dropping each other at airport can be sadness but the excitement picks up again when you meet at an airport again.

Allybear83 · Answer

Hell no. There is always the opportunity to cheat and it never feels like a real relationship. People usually make their own lives priority and that ends up them avoiding the long distance partner or not making the time for them. Best relationships are those that spend time together frequently.

exitseven · Answer

I had one for 4 years. This was before the internet. Phone calls were every expensive. We wrote letters. It was really tough and it ended when I finally had enough. I would not recommend it.

Twalli · Answer

It depends on how long distance. My parents lasted when my dad was in LA and my mom in Sweden, although they were in an open relationship at the time. They didn't get with anyone else, though. My sister was long distance in Texas while her boyfriend was in Florida. She flew over to visit him once a month, until he moved back to Texas with her (they're now engaged).

Lliam · Answer

Personally, I wouldn't consider one. It's like having a pen pal, not a relationship. You could project your fantasies onto them without really knowing who they are. They are just an avatar.

purplepoppy · Answer

I understand if your husband is working away on some far flung military base but not when people claim their dating a guy they've never actually met and probably never will.

Twodogs0525 · Answer

I guess you could say I'm currently in one. I travel 150-170 days a year and we make it work. As for a ldr, as in basically never seeing each other, I wouldn't even think of having one.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Yeah they can defo workout since I was in one but.. most people are too selfish now to want to drop stuff for someone else..

Zionne · Answer

They can work, but only when both people are committed, communicate well, and have a clear plan for eventually living in the same place. Without those three things, it usually turns into stress and guesswork instead of a real partnership.

katiesmuff · Answer

No I don't as I really can't see how they could possibly survive for very long without being near each other many times.

HighValue · Answer

It would only work temporarily. There needs to be a plan and timetable for when one of them would move in order for it to work out long term.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Rita the LDR thing adds a challenge but it works for some. I prefer an IRL relationship that involves doing fun things together including sex ofc. Are u involved in a LDR?

dragoblack · Answer

Nope, because they are no different than text based roleplay. There's no physical interaction, you can be ghosted from days to weeks, they can drop you quick if they find someone local irl. It's just not a stable method.

itsannalee · Answer

It’s difficult.  Some work and some just bulshitt.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Nah, complete waste of time and energy.

capriVib · Answer

I'd prefer ChatGPT over a long-distance relationship.

Firestar01 · Answer

Had a few. Made it work. It was super hard. I even had a thing with someone from here 😁 but it was so long distance we agreed after 3 years that it was a fun ride while it lasted and parted ways.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, but only as a temporary measure. If two people love each other enough, no distance will separate them.

Dnice1 · Answer

They sometimes work but I know they are a challenge from experience

douride2 · Answer

Long distance relationships have never worked out for me.

In_Trance · Answer

Yes in the sense that you had an established relationship before distance became a factor.  You also need to have an expiry date for the distance.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

No, unless they’re temporary in the context of a pre-existing relationship, the maybe, but even then, they’re extremely difficult

Anonymous · Answer

No. Ldr's are for people who don't really want to be in a relationship, but still pretend like they are.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

I'd love a buxom blonde Russian, Latvian, Ukrainian or Latin lady.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes I do and contrary to what people may think they can work

lightbulb27 · Answer

yes not at your age.

Anonymous · Answer

If you have self esteem issues that you can’t show yourself

beenherebefore · Answer

No, I don't unless is for a short time.

Staximus · Answer

They are a bunch of bullshit

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes of course I do They work

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Anything possible

Abbycado · Answer

Nope.

WhitneySnow · Answer

They’re hard

Miristheiss · Answer

No way.

loveyouoak · Answer

I don't believe.

Anonymous · Answer

No..

Northstar84 · Answer

No, bad idea

Anonymous · Answer

What's that?

888theGreat · Answer

Nope

blackeagle007 · Answer

Not for me

Sebastian100 · Answer

Yeah

darkduck · Answer

I do not

Raydergman26 · Answer

It depends

Anonymous · Answer

Yes..

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