What is your opinion on long-distance relationships? Are they worth it?

I am very well aware of the ups and downs that are present when in a loving relationship with another person. But how does the typical relationship compare with a long-distance relationship? The distance between two people definitely tends to create more problems in a relationship but at the same time it may make you grow even fonder of that person. I have witnessed both sides of this concept. I know that it is definitely possible for them to work as long as both parties are truly willing to make them work. Some people are able to stick out the distance and others cannot. I am curious to hear other people鈥檚 opinion on this subject because I only know what I know from my personal experience. What do you think the reason is for some long-distance relationships failing? Why do you think some people can make them work when others cannot? Do you think they鈥檙e worth it? Could you deal with a long-distance relationship?What is your opinion on long-distance relationships? Are they worth it?
I was with my ex-girlfriend for over 5 years as a long distance relationship. You basically answered your question saying it takes commitment and a lot of work. We worked fine with the distance had met like 10 times or so and it always just felt right - it was never awkward when we met even the first time. She moved here after she finished school and we were together for about 6-7 months and ended it because she was so clingy and had no independence. She still lives here and it has been horribly awkward. I think it was worth it overall, but it sure is a lot of work and you have to be able to trust the other person completely.What is your opinion on long-distance relationships? Are they worth it?
i have been in a long distance relationship for 10 months. You have to be a faithful person and be able to trust the other person. You have to really love the person to be in this type of relationship. If you don't care enough about the person to wait til you can see them, you might as well not continue the relationship. I obviously am fine with it. I am happily engaged.
was in one for a year. it wasnt worth it


he wound up cheating on me


but then again, i had a crappy bf
Long distance relationships can work as long as you both are extremely committed to one another.
i personally would not suqqest them bcause u dont know if they are qoinq 2 cheat on u. %26amp; u wont ever really find out. i just simply dont like the idea
they are hard work but they could deffinetly be worth it
I think one major reason of failed LD relationships is trust issues. I really believe you have to click with the person 110% and put full trust into them. If not...well it most likely will not work out. Some people have been screwed over to many times in past relationships that they just cant help but to not put full trust in someone. Can you blame them? I sure couldn't. I definitely think it can be worth it. You build great communication with each other when you take the physical aspect away. You are just left with personality. And we all know that a huge deal is communication in a relationship. Could I deal with a LD relationship?...I think so. If the person gave me no reasons to not trust him and we clicked like none other. Sure. :o)
Well, to be honest, long distance relationships almost never work out because of the very fact that there is distance involved.





What generally happens is that if the two partners have little to no intimate and/or physcial contact with one another, human nature dictates that they will seek it out - unfortunately this means they seek it elsewhere, with someone else. It's not wrong per se, it's just that that is how we are - we require love, affection and physical closeness to another human being.





However this is not to say that long-distance relationships CAN'T work...it just means that the two involved will have to schedule a bit of together time (in person, not over computer or phone). If that's possible, then there's a good chance it might work for any period less than a year (if it's over a year, then the odds are not in your favor, again.).





So, having said that, if two people think it's worth it, then I say, ';go for it';...otherwise it's probably best to part as friends now and consider the option of rekindling a romance should the two get together at a later date.