Do long distance relationships ever work out?

I have two experiences in this area.

The first didn't work out at all, because the other person lied about some very important things. I didn't find out until much later. It was a cruel thing for her to do, and I fell for it. I'm not saying your girlfriend would do this, but it was a very painful experience, so you *must* be very careful.

The second experience was, and still is, fabulous. (Just ask anyone who was at our wedding!) But we had a friend in common, so although it was a long-distance relationship, we both entered it with a level of trust and a realistic sense that things could work out. We love each other, we love our matchmaker, and life is good!

I was in a long distance relationship and it did work out in the beginning. But the distance between me and her was not as far as between the girl here in the US and you in Scotland. I was only far from her for about an hour away from her. I met her online and eventually I met her in person. I also went to visit her several times. I was boyfriend and girlfriend with her for almost two years and recently broke up about 3 months ago. Why? She left me for another guy that she met at her new school. She had moved to a new city even further away which is like 3 hours away from me now. So it turns out that in a long distance relationship, it will be very easy for the other person to fall for someone else since you don't see her that often or even cheat. But during the 2 years we were both loyal. I just learned a lesson. Long distance relationships don't last forever. If you're planning to do it for a while that's fine but if you're planning to be with her forever then that's gonna be tough. Good luck.

I am in this pickle as well but I don't know if I or anyone can answer this question.

We tried talking erotically on the phone in place of sex, that didn't work out so well I just wanted him more so we stopped that. We had a long distance relationship for about 6 months I never cheated on him and I trust he did the same for me, but it was really hard. No sex. We started fighting daily so we decided to become just friends we talk about 3 times a week and he knows I have a boyfriend and he has a girlfriend, but we both know that we will return to eachother when we can. I would say that we have no problem with jealousy well I atleast don't because he tells me that I am way better, smarter, sexyer, than her.

It is very hard and I could not pull it off. I thought the same way you did I knew he would never cheat on me and I didn't think about other guys but it failed. I thought I could last 2 years without sex, but I lasted about 5 months. but it depends on your guys' relationship. Have you had Sex? How important is Sex? (It's harder than you think) How long? Can you guys be just friends? Is there gonna be jealousy? Everyone has different views on what is right and what is wrong I say take a break but in the back of your head know that she is the one. Thats what we're doing and I have been happier that we have been taking a break I cry alot less because I don't miss him as much.

It is sad and hard and I hope the best for you guys

Hun...I went through that. A guy from London and I (I live in Los Angeles) were in a long distance relationship. We were both completely in love...we tried everything; calling each other everyday, chatting, visiting each other as much as possible...but in the end it was too difficult to face the fact that we weren't physically together. We both decided to simply break up and stay as friends... we've both also come to the conclusion that if it's meant to be we will try it again once he moves here in about 2 years from now. My point is, that being in a long distance relationship isn't only about trust and love...it requires for you to be extremely strong to take in the idea that you won't be able to hold, hug, or kiss your significant other. Sometimes the pain is too much to take and it's not that you're quitting on the person...it's more that you're simply too tired of missing one another. I wish you the best of luck hun! ^_^

They can, but you really have to work at it. You have to make a commitment to call each other and not date other people. If you both are willing to, things can work out. But most of the time, they unfortunately don't. I was in one for about 2 years, we were 2 states away from each other and it ended very badly. People move on and don't like the distance. It might be better to remain friends until you can be with each other again and then choose to date. If you're meant to be together, you will be.

No matter how you put it, Long distance relationships tend to never work out. The reason? You need to see and interact with the person in order to form a real relationship. You may talk on the phone but eventually it will never be enough. The human body needs physical and mental stimulation. It is hard for someone to just fantasize about being with a person, usually in long distance relationships, that's what tends to happen.

lets see i was in a long distance relationship but not that long distance. i travelled every two weeks but obviously thats not possible for you guys. mine works out okay cause we both trust each other but never say your partner wont cheat caus your not there to watch and in this way u will get ur heart broken badly. not saying shes a bad girl but anything is possible. so it depends on the persons in the ong distance relationship and how serious they are

Unless you are already in a relationship with the person who is going away, then no they don't. Try not focus on this one girl. I had the same problem, I liked a guy my age who lived in london (I live near newcastle) and I thought I loved him. Truth was he didn't really care about me and I then found my boyfriend. We are still going at 1 year and 5 months and I am only 16. He is my true love and I am so happy I found someone else. Don't waste your time and get hurt.

Long distance relationships can work out, yes. The thing is that they require even more work and care than a regular relationship where you're both in close proximity. No relationship is easy, but as long as you both stay committed and open to each other then you can have a very satisfying, long-term relationship.

Long distance relationships don't have a good track record for two basic reasons. 1) In your respective countries, you will have life experiences which you may want to share but cannot due to geography. 2) The absence of shared bodily warmth during cold winter months.