Long Distance/Internet Relationships?

[dbgtz]

I think one of the stories I know is that my step-dads mate is quite an overweight guy, not particularly attractive, yet he met this girl online who was a slim, extremely pretty girl - they met and got married not too long after. They fell in love with each other regardless of looks. Just thought I'd share..

Anyways, I guess it isn't that bad.

Maybe she's a gold digger..

Either way I think the answer has been said, effort is needed on both ends & remember, what may work for one person may not work for another.

[Cerys]

I've been with someone from the very south of england, whereas im at the very north. This is kinda like the distance you're looking at *depending where in central scotland and cheshire*
Anyway, it took effort and loads of phone calls to make us work. I can say that with the right amount of commitment it can work if you put your mind and heart to it.

The main reason why I'll try avoid edating again is how she ended up 'cheating' on me with someone she actually knows in real. She assumed I'd never find out so it'd be fine.. but I did find out.
So due to this I feel like you can't really trust who you're with due to the complications with edating.

If you see what I mean.

But if you do decide to get together, I wish you luck.

[Zak]

My relationship stemmed from Facebook, but the girl I met was very local. She lived just down the road in fact. Personally, long distance relationships do nothing for me. It's far too much work but if both participants are willing to a huge commitment like that I don't see why it wouldn't work. I just think it's highly unlikely it will work.

[buttons]

I think one of the stories I know is that my step-dads mate is quite an overweight guy, not particularly attractive, yet he met this girl online who was a slim, extremely pretty girl - they met and got married not too long after. They fell in love with each other regardless of looks. Just thought I'd share..

Anyways, I guess it isn't that bad.

this is going to be me and @scottish; x

they OBVIOUSLY DO WORK as you've seen from dating sites, of course they can work but when you're younger it's probably harder as you can't just make decisions to move in together and have a family. eh id rather date someone i met online as there is absolutely no-one even close to my ideal where i live so would have to try further away :p

[Eric]

Yes, any type of relationships work if both love and trust each other, willing to put time and give great effort into their relationship but it could fail too. with the internet and all the dating websites nowadays, i believe long distance internet relationship has become really easy and common but to keep the relationship going communication is important then you will need love, trust and faith in each other. i've never had a internet relationship myself but i know it probably won't work for me.

meet up with her face-to-face, good luck.

[Absently]

I think long-distance relationships are far better than meeting someone locally. On the internet, you basically get to pick and choose who you want, unlike meeting a randomer and falling for them and eventually going out. When you're talking over the internet, you really need to keep the conversation going. This really helps you to get to know the other person (minus those that lie ). I don't know if I could handle a distance between America and the UK! It really is all about trust and a lot of it. There's always the thing that when you do meet up you'll actually hate each other, which is so worrying - but I suppose if you get to know each other well enough it most likely won't happen. I think it's very easy to be a different person online though, saying that. You could be the quietest person ever in the world, but yet online do talk quite a lot. It's not exactly lying about yourself, but it is a big difference to what you really are. SAYING ALL THAT THOUGH, long distance is bloody hard, especially when you really want someone and you can't just invite them over as it's impossible, unless you want to wait ages. It really makes you appreciate your partner, knowing that they wont be there just when you want and that you have to wait for them. You just don't take them for granted as you want to make every moment special!! Although, maintaining a long distance relationship is very costly and if you can't afford it, it's very hard to keep and is very frustrating - so unless you can earn the cash you can make it last

[MKR&*42]

Yes they can work if both are willing to commit and eventually meet up with each other IRL. I don't think there's a limit to where 'love' can occur.

[kfc]

My boyfriend lives in Scotland, and we've been together a year in December, (he used to live where I live then moved so yeah it's probably different to your situation) it's complicated and I don't see him often because of 6th form and he has work so I see him around once or twice a month, but we make it work, because we want it to work. So if you want it enough and you're serious about it, then it will work. Yeah, it's hard and takes a lot but if the person means enough to you then you can do it.

[The Don]

I personally don't see the appeal

[iCandy]

If your both willing to put in the time and effort for a relationship, then yes, it will definitely work!(':
But I do think it may be harder..just to keep in touch, ect than in a normal relationship. But if you really like her and think it'sall worth it then go ahead. Good luck!