Long Distance Relationship

[J. Alan]

I have just started a long distance relationship with a wonderful women I met on-line. We live 600 miles apart, but I am able to travel frequently (monthly to visit her. We talk and exchange email daily.

 

While I know we are in the infatuation stage of the relationship, I'd like to hear from others who have initiated and been successful with long distance relationships.

 

I want to do everything I can to make this work. Hints, watchouts, etc. from those who have used this avenue would be appreciated.

 

Thank you,

 

J. Alan

[J.P.]

I have just started a long distance relationship

with a wonderful women I met on-line. We live 600 miles apart, but I am able to travel frequently (monthly to visit her. We talk and exchange email daily. I want to do everything I can to make this work. Hints, watchouts, etc. from those who have used this avenue would be appreciated. Thank you, J. Alan

I was in a similar situation to yours a number of months ago. It can be straining on your emotions, but, at the same time, wonderful, because the person is worth every bit of it.

 

The girl I met online lived around 300 miles away from me. Though it was out of my way and time consuming, I made a point to visit her as often as I could. She did the same in return with me.

 

We fell into the trap that a lot of online relationships do, however. I met someone who lived much closer, and she did the same. It hurt a lot (on both sides) when we admitted what had happened.

 

The most important thing you can do is talk about what's happening. If you are attracted to someone else, don't aviod it. Though it might hurt, it's best to confront it before it hurts even worse.