Long Distance Relationship

[Velocipede]

Originally Posted by Qgar

AGREED---that and the apparent fact that no man can stand me for very long!

Somehow, I find this VERY hard to believe.

[mpenguin1]

Originally Posted by Toria

Speculation and assumption. Gotta love it!

Well, speaking of speculations & assumptions, a really good long distance relationship is when the woman can not thread a needle anymore

[Toria]

Originally Posted by Velocipede

LDRs DO NOT work with clinging vines and shrinking violets.

I have been described as many things but neither of those!

[mattc206]

Ditto here, just met someone who wants to do LDR, a flight attendant believe it or not We do the text message/phone thing everyday, but can also let each other have our own time, and with me going to a different sked next year (2 on/off) that will be it just that more special when i do get back from 2 weeks on (on the other side of the country as well)

[skydog]

Originally Posted by Toria

Being in the Family Life section seems odd, but the Lav didn't seem appropriate.



Is there any hope that a long distance relationship can work (at all) during the initial "get to know you a bit " phase of a relationship? I am talking about a continent away, not a few states.

Ask yourself "What is the goal of the relationship?"

As I see it, there are only a few answers to this question. 1) long term commitment (marriage and family), 2) non-committed companionship, 3) satisfaction of physical needs/desires

If your goal is 1), then I would say no it won't work, because at some point you need to be together on a regular basis. In an LDR you are only ever seeing each other "at your best" because of the natural desire to get the most out of your time together. How can you really get to know each other in this situation?

If the answer is 2) then the relationship is not fulfilling the basic goal. What's the point?

If the answer is 3), well, if that is you in your avatar, I can't imagine you have a lot of trouble meeting people in that regard. Pardon my frankness.

[Old Pete]

Originally Posted by skydog

If the answer is 3), well, if that is you in your avatar,

Yes, that is her, and she is even more attractive and charming in person.

Originally Posted by skydog

I can't imagine you have a lot of trouble meeting people in that regard. Pardon my frankness.

I can't imagine that either.