what do you think the chances are for a long distance relationship to work? we live 5 hours apart.?
539025
5 hours is nothing.Take a long weekend and spend some time together.And switch off,he comes to see you,you go to see him next.But you really have to trust each other to make it work.
361149
If he's worth it, do it. My boyfriend lives 3 hours away from me and we're only able to see eachother once a month (maybe twice). If I didn't like him as much as I do, it wouldn't be worth it. I won't lie, it's hard. But I feel like our relationship is strong enough to get through the times we can't see each other. It also depends on how old you are. If you're too young to be able to drive yourselves to see each other, it's probably not the best idea since it'll make it harder. But if you really like this guy and you think it's worth having someone 3 hours away, rather than 3 minutes, do it. Sometimes long distance relationships help you to get to know each other better. When you're not together, you can only talk to each other. You don't have the physical stuff (even if that stuff is fun) to distract you. You have this opportunity to get to know each other very well.
1130281
It does not work unless there is an end in sight.  If you don't have plans of when you can actually be *together*... it will not work.  It will become tiresome.  It's not the nicest thing to say, but it's the truth.  Also, if you're *starting out* long distance... that's even harder.  Trust me.
459927
well to develop a relationship with the person who is just 2 1/2 hour far is not a difficult thing.u can make relatioship by chatting daily or whenever u like on phone or on internet chat,and then u may meet several times.\nwell if u like each other u can make from any far end than ur distance is not too much.
493248
No, it hard to make relationship work when you are together, so you know it's hard long distance.  The person is never the person they pretend to be at a distance.
671680
My boyfriend and I were friends for less than a year when we started dating. The entire time we have known each other has been spent more apart than together.\nA long distance relationship can work if both people are committed to each other. It's hard work and requires a lot of openness but it's possible to make a long distance relationship work.
77090
distance relationships are generally bad unless your trust level is extremely high. where and when do you fit the quality time. I am sorry you may want to move on at least until the distance becomes a non-issue.  :(
68728
Omg...there is so much to say about long distance relationships...I just got out of a long distance relationship about a month and a half ago, there are many many many things you should consider before pursuing a long distance relationship....we only lived about an hour and fifteen minutes away from eachother, but there will were soo many times when I Was having a bad day and just hearing his voice WAS NOT enough!!..you are going to want and need her by yourside at times when she can't be!...there will also be a lot of long, cold and lonely nights that you have no choice but to spend by yourself.I am not knocking long distance relationships, but you should really make sure you are ready for such a big step! you will have to be a strong willed person in order to make it work,because it is not easy! there will be times when you will see other couples together hand in hand, and wish it was you and her, or maybe a happy couple on T.V, but no matter what it is you will feel the pain of not being able to be with her as often as you would like especially when couples are all around you!.. but it isnt all bad though, sometimes it is very exciting! it also depends on how often you will be able to see eachother. we used to see eachother at LEAST every other weekend if not more, but it was still super hard and lonely when we werent together! my advice to you is that if deep down in your heart you really think that you guys can make it work, then go for it, and the wisest thing i can tell you is DO NOT LET OTHER PEOPLES OPINIONS INFLUENCE YOUR DECISION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so many people will have something to say about it, and will tell you it wont work and try to discourage you, DONT get discouraged...One of things that  kept me and him together for so long is that we didnt care what the hell other people thought about what we were doing, and in this type of situation you need to do the same thing, or else its not going to work, because people can be VERY convincing sometimes, and you just might end up missing out on one of the best things in your life!
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It can work out if you two had a strong relationship before separating.  I was in a faithful (If you are sure he is the one for you--and he feels the same way--then I would not recommend getting into another relationship) long distance relationship of 2500 miles for over a year, and we stayed in contact by phone (we each had Cingular phones, so there was no long distance charge).  She lived in Reno, NV and I moved to Knoxville, TN.  After she finished her degree, she moved to be with me and we are together today.\n\nI hope everything works out for you :o)
421297
Long distance relationships work as long as both people are comitted.. \n\nyour age will play a major part in this (as will his) if you're 17 move on!\n\nif you're in your 30s + then i'd say go for it!
118655
Yes, my bf lives about 500 miles away, we've been together for about 5 years, i moved here for my job, and he stayed there to finish his career.\nHe visits me about 3 or 4 times a year, and i go there about 3 or 4 times a year too. \nWe are ok, he is about to finish school, and i'm not sure yet what will happen, but we are ok by now.
98247
it all depends on how commited you are to him. long distance relationships aren't easy. talk to him about it. be sure you cover every possible situation. and KNOW exactly how you feel about him. it takes two to make a relationship work.
1095786
I've done the long distance thing..  You two are doing everything right in my book anyways.. lol.  My advise is to stay busy with friends.  That way the time will go by faster.
163492
I happen to agree with cuteiepie. Keep it alive by phone, emails, snail mail...keep all communication channels open. If you have serious intentions for the future with that person, it is most important to physically spend time with each other at least once or twice a year. I think long distance relationships only work for so long. At one point or another you have to make it a "no distance" relationship. Good luck!!
60404
If you guys live a long distance from each other, and still are able to see each other a few times a month...it's worth it.  It looks like 1or2 of you are attempting to make this relationship work by seeing each other.  Doesn't that mean anything?  The key to a long distance relationship is trust, communication, trust, and communication.:-)  Don't let the distance fool you into believing that it won't work.  You two keep doing what you're doing...it will work.
1154492
Long Distance relationships are doomed to failure 99.9% of the time.  You can try to make it work, but you will go broke paying for all the long distance phone calls, and there still is no guarantee she's not banging the lumpy guy who works the counter at the Taco Bell.   \nIt just ain't worth the hassle and stress.  Move on.  Keep in touch with her, and if she moves nearby, start dating her again.
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It depends on the couple.  Early in my parents marriage, they were apart for 5 months while my father worked overseas, and they stayed married and had 4 kids after that.\n\nMy own boyfriend and I lived 100 miles apart for several years, and we are now married and happy.\n\nIf both people are committed to the relationship and want it to work, then it will.  If even one of them is not, then it won't.