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Long Distance Relationships

Blank123

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Are you in one? yup!
Have you ever been in one? In one now ;)
How far away did you live? he's on one side of the continent i'm on the other ;)
How long did you date? um... June 9 will be our ten month mark
Do Long Distance Relationships work? i wouldn't be in the relationship if i didn't have any hope for it working out :p
 
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MrsSeptemberPenguin

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Are you in one? Yes, for the summer. We go to school together, so in the fall we will be closer together again
Have you ever been in one? yes
How far away did you live? 2 1/2 hours
How long did you date? we are still currently dating, have been for 6 months
Do Long Distance Relationships work? I think it depends on the people and their commitment, but I would say they definitely can if people are willing to commit to making it work.
 
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catofhope

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Are you in one? YES
Have you ever been in one? YES, currently
How far away did you live? 900 miles
How long did you date? seriously since Jan 23, 2007
Do Long Distance Relationships work? Yes, they can.
We are both looking at this as courting which means with expectations it will lead to marriage.
 
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The Princess Bride

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Are you in one?
Yes

Have you ever been in one?
I am now

How far away did you live?
948 miles

How long did you date?
We've been together 13 months,but have known each other almost 2 1/2 yrs (met while he lived down here)

Do Long Distance Relationships work?
It's the best thing for us right now, as his mom needs him currently and I am in school.

It works because God has us where He wants us to be.
 
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Braticus

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Are you in one? Yes
Have you ever been in one? Yes
How far away did you live? A LONG LONG ways. He's in England and I'm in the middle of Western Canada.
How long did you date? We have been talking since this Christmas, but only got 'romantic' this May.
Do Long Distance Relationships work? That I'm just learning! ;)
 
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Starcradle

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Are you in one?

Yes.

How far away did you live?

We are quite distant from one another, although abiding in the same country. He will be moving here in the next three to six months, Lord willing.

How long did you date?

Our courtship began in April of 2006. We became engaged on my birthday (February 28th.) Hence, it has been approximately 1 year and two months.

Do Long Distance Relationships work?

It depends upon the individuals involved.
 
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PassionateOne

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Do Long Distance Relationships work? I think it depends on the people and their commitment, but I would say they definitely can if people are willing to commit to making it work.

I agree....it takes two people to put the effort in and communication is key. :thumbsup:

But, they can and do work, with the right people. :)
 
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Macrina

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Are you in one?
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How far away did you live?
How long did you date?
Do Long Distance Relationships work?

In one now.

We live over 1000 miles apart.

We've only been together for a few weeks, but we've been friends for a long time.

I sure hope LDRs work. ;)
If it's right, I think it can work. It takes effort, but then what worthwhile thing doesn't?
 
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seamonster

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Are you in one? No
Have you ever been in one? Yes
How far away did you live? 3500 miles
How long did you date? on and off for 2 years
Do Long Distance Relationships work? They can. My DH and I were in a LDR until we had been married for 3 months. We broke up twice while dating so I'm pretty surprised sometimes that we made it. :) You have to be willing to work really, really hard at communication and keeping close, but it can be done.
 
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dobieman0488

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am i in one? yes
we dated for a year and 3 months in high school, she moved to virginia before senior year, we kinda broke up, then last summer, i went on a missions trip to virginia, met sarah again, and we decided to try to make the long distance thingy work, and we've been strong ever since, we see each other a couple weeks a year, and are crazy about each other :)
do they work: yes, so far, even though it may not be long distance much longer :)
 
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JesusFreak78

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Are you in one?
Yes.

Have you ever been in one?
Yes and am still in one.

How far away did you live?
We live 3911 miles apart

How long did you date?
We have now been dating since December 2006, but have been talking since February 2005 and will meet her for the first time in real life on Saturday. (July 14, 2007)

Do Long Distance Relationships work?
Yes, but it needs a lot of work and trust put into it.
 
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soccergal48

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Are you in one? Yes
Have you ever been in one? Currently
How far away did you live? 489 miles
How long did you date? 1 year 8 months and counting!
Do Long Distance Relationships work? They can work, but it really depends upon the 2 people in it. It means a strong commitment to the other person and the relationship, being able to do things on your own, trusting the other person, and knowing that your SO will miss some events that are important to you. However, given the right 2 people, it can be an absolutely amazing experience and one that I wouldn't trade for anything. ;)
 
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CoolMom6

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Yes; in one currently.
We are more than 1000 miles apart.
We have only been dating two months, but we know we will be married and together for life.
It will have to work. We will fly back and forth fairly often until we can live together permanently.
 
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JoshuaM

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Are you in one?
Have you ever been in one?
How far away did you live?
How long did you date?
Do Long Distance Relationships work?

1) No
2) Yes
3) Opposite sides of the world.
4) about a year
5) Sometimes they work, but eventually dating in person is recommended. You don't really know a person fully from a distance even though you can certainly love them.
 
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