I've done it. It was absolute torture, but we got through it. When I realized I was all the way across the country and neither of us had any desire to pursue someone else's attention... I knew it would be okay.
It's obviously not for everyone. It definitely requires a strong, confident personality on both parts on top of a solid foundation of trust.
Back in first year, I would have NEVER expected to be in long term relationship I am in now, but it is what it is and I have no regrets! I am very, very happy.
Try going over to a different country across the ocean for a work term. Only a matter of time.. Oh well she was a Western chick anyway.
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July 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM
That's not true.
July 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM
You're doing it wrong.
July 17, 2012 at 7:20 PM
LDRs may not work for you OP, and I'm sorry about that. They work for some though, and kudos to them.
July 17, 2012 at 11:35 PM
I know people who live 6 hours away from their partner and they still manage to maintain successful relationships.
July 18, 2012 at 12:35 AM
I live in TO, my bf in Boston... tough, lots of fights, but 2.5 years and counting
July 18, 2012 at 12:07 PM
There is no point in trying to maintain a long term relationship if you are both going to die one day...
July 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM
I've done it. Possible.
July 18, 2012 at 6:14 PM
I've done it. It was absolute torture, but we got through it. When I realized I was all the way across the country and neither of us had any desire to pursue someone else's attention... I knew it would be okay.
It's obviously not for everyone. It definitely requires a strong, confident personality on both parts on top of a solid foundation of trust.
Back in first year, I would have NEVER expected to be in long term relationship I am in now, but it is what it is and I have no regrets! I am very, very happy.
July 20, 2012 at 11:45 PM
If people in the Armed Forces can be away from their spouses for 8+ months, I think you can handle being away from your girlfriend for 4.
July 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM
there is if you had my girl lol
July 24, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Try going over to a different country across the ocean for a work term. Only a matter of time.. Oh well she was a Western chick anyway.