the pain,the joy and the reality in this kind of relationship.

would you dare,boldly and bravely venture into this kind of relationship?

Ohh look! a topic that has never being covered before...lol...Jk.. long distance dating?. hmmm.. I believe if you meet somebody and the chemistry is right..
And the conditions are right..
And both people are willing to work hard making a long distance relationship...work..Then why not !?..
Quote love knows no boundaries..

But personally! for myself not a freaking chance in hell..lol...
Why's that you ask?..hmmm..
Because I want to see my partner at least every day hold their hand whisper sweet nothings into her ear kiss her soft lips.. go for dinner or a glass of wine.. at least once a week....

No way

am closed to LDR's idea.

excitements turns to frustrations.
love turns to pain.

indeed an emotionally draining journey.

it's way too different when you held hands.engage in a conversation face to face.
those kisses..those touches...seeing each other in the flesh......the genuine feel of the person.

for me that's the real essence of being in the relationship.

That made me laugh (the bold bit)... No not the bold bit, the bold font!!

Oh well, as for LDR, no one really defines what they understand that to be.

-A permanent situation?
-A temp situation with intention that one moves towards the other?
-Being in different countries, or on different continents even?
-Or hours apart within the same country, which can also be LDR.

I'm 2 hours apart from the man I met, and I think we both sorta consider that LDR. Not ideal, but it is what it is, for now.

More than 2 hrs apart, not very feasible. Too difficult to see each other.
In a different country? Phew... well, let's say the further you're apart, the more difficult it will become to actually make it work.

With 'further' I mean both literal distance and cultural differences.
People always underestimate the value of cultural differences, think love will overcome all. Doesn't work that way, esp not if you haven't even met in the flesh.
Many may not agree, but I feel the highest chance of having a good relationship that will last is with someone from your own culture. There's exceptions to the rule, but they are exactly that: exceptions.

Would I go there with someone abroad? Not really.
Someone from another culture? Only if he's Caucasian and from western culture.
That has nothing to do with discrimination, but not being willing to set myself up for disaster. I'm simply too old for that chit.
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LDR........NO. ..NO.. ..NO..... .

About a year ago, I met someone online and we started talking. We hit it off !

He lives in Ohio and I live in California.

Long story short - I tried to move to Ohio. I thought my sons were ready to fly from the nest, and close to doing so - and that I could transfer with my company to our Ohio location --- half the battle.

Nothing worked out as planned, and eventually we decided to be friends.

It was a lot harder to make it happen than I thought, and very stressful.

In the end, I am still thankful for the time we had together (we met in real life twice) and if I won the lottery - who knows?! ... but,

I do not recommend long distance unless you can easily relocate.

no they never work out

I've been there before. Never met him in real life but we're still talking till now, it's been 7 years :)

what kind of relationship do you have with him? excusive or just friends

Distance is nothing when your both meant to be.
for me yes I can,and it all depends too..

Am Kenyan lady and long distance requires commitment and communication...
hope to find my other half...

True ...I agree

Not an easy option, it all depends on the two people involved, but if it is something you both want I believe it can work out. If you live in different countries, or hundreds of miles apart, the first thing to think about is relocation, unless one of you is prepared to do that, you are wasting your time in my opinion.

Nope....I prefer to see him and spend time together

yap

Yes, seeing, feeling, touching, cuddling, kissing, doing things together, laughing, talking -not online, but in the flesh-, making love, more kissing and cuddling. Sipping a drink together, dining, sleeping together.
Dang, I could never do without those things, ever, when in a relationship.