What are your thoughts about an overseas relationship and how would you make it work?
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Depends on the details. Did you meet online? then its up to you as to how much you want to get involved with somone youve never met\n\nif you have met, then it depends on how much you care and trust the person\n\nif youve been together for awhile and one of you is moving over seas, then i would recommend giving it a try at least. the important thing is to be honest about EVERYTHING though. because distance makes lies harder to hide. and it makes ppl more anxious and jealous, so beware of that too.\n\nGood Luck!
205177
What wrong with all the girls in your Home town or City, State, Country. Why do you think going out side of your own country is better?\n\nMost people can't make a long distance relationship work, when they live 2hours away, much less a hole state away. Get someone who's close to you, as in 20 mins. or less that you can see everyday.\nIt's called dating.
1123395
IF U BOTH WORK HARD FOR UR RELATIONSHIP THEN I'M SURE IT'S GONNA WORK HONEY.. I MEAN.. GIVE IT SOMETIMES.. TO FIND OUT WHO HE IS.. WHAT HE DOES.. WHAT HE LIKES... BUT .. BEING IN A DIFF. COUNTRY.. I'M NOT SURE.. HE MIGHT PLAY W/ UR MIND WHILE HAVING ANOTHER ONE NEXT TO HIM.. \nI'M NOT SAYING ANYTHING.. I MARRIED MY HUSBAND WHO I MET IN FRANCE.. :) ... TOUGH TIME.. WE ARGUED.. WE FIGHT... HEHEEH.. BUT.. TILL WE'RE 2GETHER.. IT'S WORTH ALL THE TIME THAT WE WAIT N SPENT W/ EACH OTHER.. GOOD LUCK HON!
683469
Yes it works.\nDistance is not the end of the world in a relationship \nDistance cannot, and will not hurt a bond between two people that is based on mutual respect, trust, commitment, and love. \nAlthough you may feel like you are losing faith in your relationship at times, hold fast and trust your heart! \nI, like you, truly believe that love & relationships are what make your life special, and that ones built on love & understanding are always worth preserving, regardless of the miles that may separate two people. \n\n\nYOU ARE NOT ALONE ! \nAll across the world, there are couples just like you who are crazy about each other but are forced by circumstance to live apart..
884126
Be friends first!! Dont just think you can dive into a relationship and expect it to work. Get to know eachother really well. I met my fiance in a online chat room. We were friends first for a few years, now we're planning on getting married soon. I live in Canada and hes in the USA. We get to see eachother in person every few months, and talk on the phone everynight and use our webcams as much as possible. So this new girl you've met could end up being someone you want to spend your life with. Just take it slow. Nothing just happens overnight. As far as wanting to see eachother. Dont just think either you or her have to move to be with eachother. Long distance relationships do and can work out. All depends on you and the other person. If it does turn out that you want to spend your life with this girl, theres options. You can have her move to the US to be with you, or you move there. Right now, I'm waiting on my fiance visa to move to the USA, so thats an option for you. I dont know how the government in the Phillipines works, but thats something you can look into. Remember, one step at a time. Best of luck to ya!
365846
Ah, yes... I've dated an Army guy and later a Navy guy.\n\nIt's a common situation, but it can work. When they are away, they are surrounded by mostly other guys. If he has a pic of you, he'll probably post it up and brag to the guys.\n\nI am confident it can work, if you have a strong relationship to start with. If you love each other and stay faithful, it can most definately work.
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Communication is the most important thing in a realitionship like that and the second thing is trust. If you don't have those two things it makes no sense to try.\n\n\nI have been in two LDRs in my life, the first lasted 2 yrs. I was in Jamaica he was in the US for a part of it. We both ended up having to move, I moved to the US and he moved to England. \nWe kept that relationship alive through e-mails, letters, IMs Random phone calls. \nThe second lasted almost 2 yrs and probably would have lasted much longer if communication didn't break down. I used to see him every 3-4 months for month. I was in the US and He as in SA. (don't ask). \n\nIn neither of the LDRs did i find myself in a fight b/c of the distance but it's possible. Try to talk more remind him that each day a way is one day closer to seeing you again. When you do talk try to talk about things other than "I love you" and  "I miss you" or anythign related to that. It makes life harder. Try to talk about things which interest each of you. Simple things liek how your day was. Or random none personal things like politics, books, just stuff.\n\nGood luck.\n\nps. one thing I just to do send a puzzle ( a gift that i was sure the guy couldn't figure out) it had to relate to either a memory I had of him or somethign related to the relationship. Once he got it generally sparked a conersation and not make him miss me as bad as he did.
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My cousin had a long time relationship with this girl, he's from Canada and she's from the States. They meet over the Internet and now their married and still in love. I had a long distance relationship and it wasn't that hard to deal with as long as you don't go crazy with a "what if" in the back of your mind and trust your heart that every word spoken is true. Now we live together and I still love him even more then before, and am excited for the years to come. I say if it feels good, and you both can handle the distance between the two of you, give it a try and see as the days go by.
261766
Communication and honesty, plus I feel you have to be the type of person that's ok with not seeing your partner every other day.  Some people don't feel it's a relationship if you don't share most of your day-to-day life with the other person.  I think the up side to a long-distance thing is the time you do spend together is always interesting and special, since it's limited.  You don't get bogged down with the daily grind.
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Essentials for fostering a good relationship with overseas business partners:\n\nFirst, learn the language, or have someone on staff who does know it.  (I have a friend, human resources manager of the southern hemisphere for largest elevator company in the world, who learned Japanese, Chinese, German, French and Spanish-enough of each to conduct business professionally and communicate effectively-he is based in Sydney, Australia.)\n\nSecond, learn the culture of the country you're doing business with. (Find out about traditions, the people and land itself, and the history, especially where tradition is concerned.)\n\nThird, respect the people and the country, because when you have respect for them, they give that back to you. (This follows on ALL fronts, business, culture, tradition and the people themselves.)\n\nFourth, be eager to learn...people in other countries live their lives differently from us, and do business a bit differently too, so observe, and utilize everything you learn.  (One can never learn enough, especially from those so different from us in many ways, and so much like us in others!)  \n\nFifth, and this is a given, and I'm sure you do this anyway....ENJOY the partnership itself...exchanging news, tricks of the trade, tips to bettering your business...and just interacting with those you are partnered with.\n\nAnd last but not least....GREAT communication with everyone concerned!\n\nAnd good luck! :)
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it depends on how both of you feel, and if you really want to make it work it will work. my bf and i have a more than 3 year relationship now, the first 8 months was together in college, the rest was spent in diff continents. i go home to vacation every year to see him. im sure how i feel about him and he says he's sure and i believe him though somethimes i get paranoid and i grill him with questions and sometimes he is patient sometimes he gets irritated. communication is very important. we try to talk everyday even if it's just to say hello. trust each other, if you don't trust each other there's no use having the long distance relationship. don't hold back each other in terms of friendships, your goals, etc. in my case if i'm excited happy sad angry ... he's the person i always want to "report" to. we're each other's "go-to" person even if it's just on the phone. i told him that in case someone new comes along i asked him to just tell me right away and i'm hoping if it ever happens he'll care enough and just be honest. long distance relationships are not easy but if you feel that it's what you want and your bf feels the same way then it will be worth the time and effort. i hope i've been some of help.
193355
If you really want it to work and you have trust and faith in the relationship then yes it can work but you can't be calling him or her up every second asking where they are or what they are doing or who they are with. Me from experience i had a long distance relationship before on my part it worked b/c i trusted him but he didn't trust me he would call me up asking me all these questions. I would answer him honestly. Then it turned out that i was the one who was being honest and faithful but he wasn't. So i guess he felt guilty and he has to think that i was cheating just because he was. It was alright. But if you are honest and have faith then yes they can work. You just have to try your hardest.
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Yup long distance relations can work..\nYou can do all you can you keep in contact..\nAnd you can make it work..\nAnd in this growing age with computers and net you can always keep in touch.. Even if its not possible there are thousands of ways..\nIts all up to you
1177674
Yes! Long distance relationships CAN work out! It is A LOT of hard work. I don't know what country you are from and what the customs are there, so I don't know how relevant or plausible my advice will be.\n\nAlways tell her your true feelings. Let her know your worries. Don't forget to tell her how much she means to you, OFTEN!\n\nAlways treat each other with honesty, trust, understanding, respect, and be willing to compromise and to communicate thoughts and feelings openly. This is the basic foundation of a relationship that both people need to work on to make it work, especially for a long distance relationship.\n\nIf you've both been waiting for each other six years, I don't think there's much to worry about. Once you have earned the money, go back and see her. Tell her and show her how much she means to you. Talk about both of your futures.\n\nFight for your relationship, but also be realistic. Sometimes no matter how much both of you care about each other, there are other things that get in the way, such as time and physical distance. Long distance relationships can work, depending on how willing both people are to put hard work into the relationship.
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you are making an excuse "can't keep...living through him."\nif you wanted to be with him you would go with him.\nif you don't want to go overseas, don't.\nit seems completely reasonable that you simply prefer to stay where you are.\nyou are ready to settle down but feel awkward about pressuring him to do so.
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long distance relationships are always tough, and especally tough if you don't trust the person your trying to have one with, cut your losses and get out while the getting is good, be kind about it though and just blame it on the distance, that way if he moves back over here you could pick up where you left off.
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I'm in one and its not hard to keep going because what happens, happens you have no control over it plus theres around a million or more people on the internet thats lonely.*\n\nSure we wish everthing turns out great but if it don't it was never meant to be.\n\nI'm into my 6 month and from this end looks good the hardest thing is trust.\nBut you build that up during the long distance relationship are it surely will not work.\n\nYes our mine think things and we just got to live with it untill you our anyone comes together as one.\n\nThan we our complete!