Has anyone heard of LDRs that have a happy ending? I know how difficult they be but I do know that sometimes love prevails!

A few. I'd say the odds are better than winning the lotto and about the same as being struck by lightning

Yep.

The sun and the earth are in the long distance relationships.
So far everyone seems to think this will end up with a bang.

They are not for me!!

I know of two right off the top of my head.
I think the main thing that people have to think about is Who is going to do the relocating? I always figured it would be me.
Does either one have trust issues. If so then good luck..

You also have to be able to communicate and deal with the lonely nights.
Webcams, phones,skype help immensely. They can work if you really want them to. I think more people should be open to them.

agree

instead of a happy ending, I think of it as a happy continuation.

nothing really ends when it works

Thats very true

It can happen. All you need besides love, is to trust your partner unconditionally to be true to you, and you to them. If that can't happen then a LDR probably won't work out. I am married, and yes my wife knows I am on this site for the forums and friends.

Our first five years we arrainged to meet in hotels, passing each other around the country,
in pusuit of our education and careers. It was hard, plenty of bumps along the way but worth it. Going on 22 years this year.

So if this is something you are contemplating msskarley, good luck, and best wishes.

bad idea

it is possible for them to work, simply put its a real test in itself.

Believe it is possible and difficult at the same time. Keys are honest communication and trust. But then aren't those also true vital in any relationship?

Yes. An older couple at church that by chance I sat next to them at a dinner. They told me they only been married for three years. I asked them how they met; online dating site. Neither of them gave up hope of finding love...it warmed my heart.
They emailed, emailed, emailed, then talked on the phone for months...he came to visit her...and he knew, she knew...he proposed before he returned home. He moved to be with her.

been in a few ldr's none of them have worked out. I keep trying and won't rule them out. still believe it's possible...it just takes a lot of effort.

LDRs don't work if roots are too deep or the distance is too great. Knowing how slim the pickens here are, I have my LDR limit set to 1 hour, each way max. Further than that, I'm not even going to entertain, except as friends, no matter what this rat brain of mine thinks about the woman.