Successful Long-Distance Relationship Stories!

i havent really had typical "success" when it came to long distance dating, but it hasnt always been bad the most important thing in long distance relationships is communication if your not feeling well, tell them, itll lead to better trust and security more communication and bonding is more important in long distance like, going on cam and eating a dinner together or taking pictures of your bed heads every morning and ofcourse, meeting in person is the biggest step

I've had the worst experiences with long distance dating honestly, I haven't had anything that remotely could be called a success. Hell it's the same thing with normal dating even. I generally just felt like I've made a fool out of myself for taking things so seriously after each attempt. I've come to the conclusion that I can only actually attract crappy people or something I guess. -shrug- :u

Pretty much the only attempt I made at it before was with someone who ended up being kind of insane. It was a shame since other than her insanity she was basically my type, and she even intended on visiting me... although that was probably mostly due to her being insane.

My past online relationships were good. In one of them we got a bit serious but due to problems and stressors IRL and outside our control we broke it off. The biggest problem in long distance relationship is the lack of physical contact especially if one partner is going through a tough time and needs a hug and stuff. It feels really isolating not having someone be with you in your time of need even if you know there is someone out there that cares for you. As for what I did I was just myself. I didn't do anything special. The only weakness was at the time I had no job or money to travel and see them so I guess that would be a good start? XD

I was in a long distance relationship for about two years and I was very happy, honestly. We spoke to eachother everyday over the phone, if you ask me, I'd probably say communion is the key, but uh, hey, that relationship didn't end well, otherwise I wouldn't be here, right?

A lot of people here say communication is key to a long-term relationship. And from my experiences, their wrong. Sure, communication is absolutely essential the key to maintaining healthy relationships and friendships. But the key to a long-term relationship is being a responsible adult. What's that mean?????? It means your able to provide for yourself so your actually able to visit or even move to spend time with your partner. You can't be with someone by just by talking with them with neither of you making any progress to be able to provide for yourself, hence visit each other, which is a mistake A LOT of people make on this site. How are two 15 year olds gonna maintain their communication and commitment through all the years its gonna take for them to be able to even hold hands? Sadly, people hope too much, and a lot of people aren't so loyal or as dedicated as to stay with a person in a long-term relationship, and its completely understandable. From what I've seen, long distance relationships are only fit for older people in their early 30s and later, and even then, it all comes down to ones flexibility, having the resolve to follow through, and having to money visit. Long-term relationships can definitely work and bring people together, but people who can't provide for themselves having an actual chance in being someone in a long-term relationship, is a one in a bazillion chance of happening. It takes more than vasts amount of love, hope, and missing each other for a long-term relationship. It takes the effort and responsibility of working towards building your own life up so you can share it with someone, which ultimately, not everyone or their partner can commit to. I mean, even if the long-term relationship is like, 300 miles away, your still guaranteed to have problems if you don't have some source of income.

I have to agree with AzureTower16. While my long distance relationship ended, we were together for almost 9 years. I learned a lot from this relationship (which we are still good friends) and I'd be willing to do another long distance relationship. But there are a lot of key points before signing yourself up for one because it's a bigger commitment then most think. 1. Make sure the person you are wanting a relationship with is really who they say they are and are the correct age "catfish" do exist! (I've had this happen) 2. Communication, trust, and being open/honest are a must, if not then it will not last. 3. Making the time to physically see each other regularly has to happen as AzureTower16 said. Text/emails, webcam, and phone calls are great but not enough to make a long distance relationship last. (I could tell stories of emergencies when she called and needed me and I dropped everything and drove all day to be by her side when she needed me most) 4. Serious conversations need to take place like financials, family, work/college, housing, and who is willing to be the one to move if the relationship is to take the next step from being long distance to living together or marriage. 5. And now for something that doesn't get talked about much. Change and time apart! Sure you two aren't together yet but too much communication can suffocate a relationship. At first it's great, you two are in love and wanna talk about everything all day long. But it will get old fast and with technology it's so easy to stay in contact 24/7 which speeds things up. You gotta give each other space and not be clingy. But also be trusting so that when she/he wants to hang out with friends or is busy and can't talk, you don't jump to conclusions or assume the worst. If you do it will lead to fighting, jealously, possibly being controlling, and the end of the relationship. As for change, you gotta be willing to mix things up so you don't get into a predictable routine. It can be something simple like a random good morning/good night text, a selfie of you blowing a kiss, a short video clip saying something romantic or encouraging if he/she had a bad day, changing forms of communication like webcam one day or phone call, and so on. There's a ton of things that can be done, you just have to find what fits you and isn't fake/forced. 6. And for those of you that truly are willing to make the commitment to physically see each other. Not every visit can be about sex. You gotta spend time together to get comfortable being near each other, get to know each other better. Go out and do stuff but it doesn't have to be a 5 star restaurant and fancy/expensive places every time. Remember it's about being yourself and spending time together, not about how much money you spend per visit. But don't do the same things every visit either or it gets boring. (I can remember visits where all we did was eat pizza and McDonald's, watch Netflix, and go to the park)