it totally depends on 3 things: what you need in a relationship, what he needs in a relationship and whether there's enough love/trust and commitment between you guys to make it work. But I've definetly seen a bunch work. One is aproaching 2 yrs and its trans Atlantic. Its easier when ur older and can go visit without having to deal with parents, etc.

for me... it only worked out for awhile...

i think people who say "no they don't" are just thinking about themselves. i know a lot of people who've managed LDRs for ages. one friend for even over 3 years. it' hard without seeing them for a while.. and like one of the other ppl in here said...

it's true... so your guy will probably start thinking of someone else for a while no matter how mch he loves u.
but, if u both really want it to work, it will. i'm in one now, and have been for 1/2 a year

I was in one, got to see him a few times. But it didn't last forever. Not seeing eachother just hurt more and more each day.

But I don't NOT belive in them, if you have the ability to make them work then more power to ya!

yeah ive been in a long distance relationship before. we didnt get to see each alot but we talked on the phone alot and talked on yahoo messenger.

I guess it depends on people, but you'll eventually need to see eachother. People have their needs.

of course....NOT

I'm in a long distance relationship, and we've made it work for a long time.. (year and a half) It comes to what you want to do, and if you think it's worth it.

We broke up for a while because the distance was getting too hard. But after dating a couple of other people, we just got back together.. because we realized that all the other people weren't worth it. And we don't care how long we have to wait until we live together, because we'll do it. We do see each other every once in a while, and I wouldn't trade that for anything..

It depends on many things. If you truly love each other, and if there's a way you could live together after a while, it'll work. But it won't work if you get tempted to cheat, or if you're impatient..

And by the way, you can't just say "NOOOO there's no way it could work" or "OF COURSE it can work, don't be stupid" - it depends on each couple.

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I don't think they work.
Yes, you can contact each other through the Internet (webcam/Skype/IM/whatever) or on the phone, but I think what improves a relationship and makes two people closer is the actual experience of being with each other.

yea... i agree with most people.. it depends on the couple.. how much they love/trust/committed to each other..

i think if a long distance relationship lasts.. in the long run, it'll make the relationship a lot stronger than just a "normal" relationship.. =)