Long-Distance Relationships... Have they worked?

Hey Guys! So my boyfriend and I have been dating for approximately 4 months now, but we ve known each other since we were in 8th grade(we re seniors in high school now). I m leaving for college in August while he s staying in our hometown and going to the community college. My college will be at least 7 hours away from home so I won t be able to come home for the weekends(or it will be very hard to).

I just want to know if anyone has had any experiences with long-distance relationships and how you handled them or what not. I don t plan to break up with my boyfriend anytime soon because I really do love him and I want it to work, but I m worried about the long-distance thing. So what have been your experiences with long-distance relationships?