Topic: Do long distance relationships work?
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Fri 04/05/13 03:02 PM

The person who moves/ relocates to be closer to their partner is the weaker sex.


I don´t agree with this at all.

There are so many factors to even consider in relocating, it´s a mutual decision and the best for the couple If they decided that.

And haven´t you thought that maybe the person who relocates is the bravest one, at the end he(she) is who is going to let go of everything he(she) knew like his(her) previous life.

My bestfriend dated a guy for 4 years, they didn´t live in the same country. Both put a great effort to stay together no matter what. And now they have almost 3 years married with a kid on the way, and quite happy. He is the one who relocated and in my point of view, he was brave enough and in love enough to cut off ties to his previous life and start new with the person he loves.

PrintsCharming's photo
Fri 04/05/13 04:05 PM
One person is following their dream, the other is just following

oldhippie1952's photo
Fri 04/05/13 04:08 PM


The person who moves/ relocates to be closer to their partner is the weaker sex.


I don´t agree with this at all.

There are so many factors to even consider in relocating, it´s a mutual decision and the best for the couple If they decided that.

And haven´t you thought that maybe the person who relocates is the bravest one, at the end he(she) is who is going to let go of everything he(she) knew like his(her) previous life.

My bestfriend dated a guy for 4 years, they didn´t live in the same country. Both put a great effort to stay together no matter what. And now they have almost 3 years married with a kid on the way, and quite happy. He is the one who relocated and in my point of view, he was brave enough and in love enough to cut off ties to his previous life and start new with the person he loves.



The one to relocate should be the one who can switch jobs the easiest, if they are to remain a two income family.

thebigone89's photo
Fri 04/05/13 09:04 PM
I believe if two people who meet online connect, it won't matter the distance of how far apart they are

PrintsCharming's photo
Fri 04/05/13 10:02 PM


The person who moves/ relocates to be closer to their partner is the weaker sex.


I don´t agree with this at all.

There are so many factors to even consider in relocating, it´s a mutual decision and the best for the couple If they decided that.

And haven´t you thought that maybe the person who relocates is the bravest one, at the end he(she) is who is going to let go of everything he(she) knew like his(her) previous life.

My bestfriend dated a guy for 4 years, they didn´t live in the same country. Both put a great effort to stay together no matter what. And now they have almost 3 years married with a kid on the way, and quite happy. He is the one who relocated and in my point of view, he was brave enough and in love enough to cut off ties to his previous life and start new with the person he loves.


hahaa, relax, it's just for a laugh.

haha.


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Sat 04/06/13 01:37 AM
I've had a long distance relationship for like 8 months... i only pursued it because i knew some day we would be together. but the thing with long distance relationships is trust issues....you're not really close to her to know what's happening in her life..no matter how much you skype or call her... and there will always be ******** hitting on your girlfriend all the time....even when they know she has a bf.. how much can a girl hold out ?....

so , after 8 months of the most memorable and magical relationship, she left me..... it was just 2 days ago... i'll always love her. but i also want her to be happy. i will never blame her...she did what was best for her..i am a student and can't leave my city and i cant get close to her anywhere within one year...

i hope she lives a happy life...<3 .

love has no measure, love has no barriers, love has no end.. she'll always be my best love ever.. miss you babe... :')


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Sat 04/06/13 01:56 AM

I've had a long distance relationship for like 8 months... i only pursued it because i knew some day we would be together. but the thing with long distance relationships is trust issues....you're not really close to her to know what's happening in her life..no matter how much you skype or call her... and there will always be ******** hitting on your girlfriend all the time....even when they know she has a bf.. how much can a girl hold out ?....

so , after 8 months of the most memorable and magical relationship, she left me..... it was just 2 days ago... i'll always love her. but i also want her to be happy. i will never blame her...she did what was best for her..i am a student and can't leave my city and i cant get close to her anywhere within one year...

i hope she lives a happy life...<3 .

love has no measure, love has no barriers, love has no end.. she'll always be my best love ever.. miss you babe... :')




Oh dear,Oh dear.......
This is what i dont get; if one is not patient enough,why get into LDR at all??
I know,am not one to talk(since i would want him and i to meet not after years)BUT,when some one IS worth waiting for,and communication is open and consistent,then why not wait??
So,if she wanted,why not her coming to you?? I mean,she must've known you are a student and the importance of you staying put!!???

Eeeeeeiiiisssh,
That Sux!

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Sat 04/06/13 02:01 AM

I suppose this is something we have all come across in online dating and wonder if it can work? What do you think?


Me thinks,if the two want it to work,then YES,it does! But,both need a lot of patience,constant,consistent and open communication,honesty,fidelity and loyalty!

kellysirishgirl's photo
Sat 04/06/13 03:59 AM

The person who moves/ relocates to be closer to their partner is the weaker sex.


The way I look at it is this: it was easier for me to move, as my work is a portable position that can be worked from anywhere, also I don't have any ties to where I live.
His position is not portable and he has many ties to where he is.

It works out great for both of us, as neither of us feels we are giving up anything, in fact, we are gaining, each other.

If you love someone enough, you will do anything for them. We both looked at moving to each others countries, and the way we are doing it made complete sense to both of us.

There are sacrifices in every relationship, we managed to find a way to overcome anything.

superman_9's photo
Sat 04/06/13 04:44 AM
bulla b nahi hosakta................i mean one can never make a relationship online if he joins his *** and make it one complete idiotic mass..........

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Sat 04/06/13 05:40 AM
Edited by Duttoneer on Sat 04/06/13 05:45 AM


I've had a long distance relationship for like 8 months... i only pursued it because i knew some day we would be together. but the thing with long distance relationships is trust issues....you're not really close to her to know what's happening in her life..no matter how much you skype or call her... and there will always be ******** hitting on your girlfriend all the time....even when they know she has a bf.. how much can a girl hold out ?....

so , after 8 months of the most memorable and magical relationship, she left me..... it was just 2 days ago... i'll always love her. but i also want her to be happy. i will never blame her...she did what was best for her..i am a student and can't leave my city and i cant get close to her anywhere within one year...

i hope she lives a happy life...<3 .

love has no measure, love has no barriers, love has no end.. she'll always be my best love ever.. miss you babe... :')




Oh dear,Oh dear.......
This is what i dont get; if one is not patient enough,why get into LDR at all??
I know,am not one to talk(since i would want him and i to meet not after years)BUT,when some one IS worth waiting for,and communication is open and consistent,then why not wait??
So,if she wanted,why not her coming to you?? I mean,she must've known you are a student and the importance of you staying put!!???

Eeeeeeiiiisssh,
That Sux!


I agree with you Newbiechick, such is the impatience of youth.

liquidlesbian's photo
Sat 04/06/13 06:48 AM
Interesting.....Distance has absolutely nothing to do with a relatioship working out or not. Many live in the same vicinity and don't work out. It's the humans involved that r the issue.

Goofball73's photo
Sat 04/06/13 09:09 AM
Here is the thing. No matter how you feel about LDR's, if you meet someone online and the two of you hit it off so well that it is worth the risk, you are likely to take it. And why not? Be bold. Go for it. Forget what others say. Realize that every success story has doubters involved in it. You just have to decide if you want to take the risk.

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Sat 04/06/13 02:19 PM
It was my fault... I piled on more pressure on her that she can take..... I know people will call it the impatience of youth, but i would say that there is only so much one can hold out... And since you made the point about 'worthy to wait', i know i was definitely worth the wait...but there is so much difference in our cultures....... i am an indian.. she is an american. in her culture, she can choose whoever she wants as a partner....I CAN'T ... call it the scourge of my society/country/culture or whatever you want...but i wouldn't blame her for not seeing a future in me.....

towards the end i only persisted because i know i couldn't break off... there is no impatience of youth here......there is just rationale/ reality dominating fantasy.... in a perfect world, we would be together... but in a perfect world , there would be no races,creed,caste,religion,barriers, anything.... people still can't believe we held on for so long..... it lasted because it wasnt built on need...it just fit like the cogs of a wheel...and once we realised the wheel couldnt take us far.....one had to put the brakes.. and i'm glad she did it... because i need to face it, i was too much of a coward and could never have done it.

Sorry for spamming with my story( not relevant for most) but i just needed to take it off my mind...

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Sat 04/06/13 02:28 PM

Interesting.....Distance has absolutely nothing to do with a relatioship working out or not. Many live in the same vicinity and don't work out. It's the humans involved that r the issue.



you are right... basically it's the humans involved that are the issue but as for the 'distance part', i have a lil different view... distance plays the part of an inhibitor when it comes to relationships... no one can argue that, so that means that it can potentially set back relationships which could have been better had they been together...

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Sat 04/06/13 05:15 PM
Online dating can work if you make it work, I met my husband online and we been married for 10yrs with tow beautifull babies, you have to develop a bond and honesty relationship

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Sat 04/06/13 05:25 PM
no, it will be too much strain in the long run. unless someone can relocate it usually doesn't work out. no more ldr's for me again ever.

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Sat 04/06/13 05:40 PM
it worked for me, until it didn't.. the distance or relocation had nothing to do with it either.. the guy just wasn't right for me.. would I try again? why not.. nothing to loose really.. just play it by ear and figure things out together..

Amethyst1966's photo
Sat 04/06/13 05:50 PM
For me it depends on both of you if you are really determined to make a distance relationship work then it will. Just make sure to be persistence, be patient, be honest , be sincere in your words and if you believe in prayers then do it together so both of your plans and wishes be blessed!

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Sat 04/06/13 10:07 PM

It was my fault... I piled on more pressure on her that she can take..... I know people will call it the impatience of youth, but i would say that there is only so much one can hold out... And since you made the point about 'worthy to wait', i know i was definitely worth the wait...but there is so much difference in our cultures....... i am an indian.. she is an american. in her culture, she can choose whoever she wants as a partner....I CAN'T ... call it the scourge of my society/country/culture or whatever you want...but i wouldn't blame her for not seeing a future in me.....

towards the end i only persisted because i know i couldn't break off... there is no impatience of youth here......there is just rationale/ reality dominating fantasy.... in a perfect world, we would be together... but in a perfect world , there would be no races,creed,caste,religion,barriers, anything.... people still can't believe we held on for so long..... it lasted because it wasnt built on need...it just fit like the cogs of a wheel...and once we realised the wheel couldnt take us far.....one had to put the brakes.. and i'm glad she did it... because i need to face it, i was too much of a coward and could never have done it.

Sorry for spamming with my story( not relevant for most) but i just needed to take it off my mind...


OMG!

So,its true?? In India,each to their own?? Because,i have only seen one Indian man ONE,who married a Black Ugandan woman-and he is a very rich man in his 60s...but,his first wife was Indian though!! There are sooo many Indian men going out with Ugandan girls,but for some reason,they never get to the altar!
Am glad my culture is welcoming and un segregative!
Eeeeeeiiiiish