What Makes a Long Distance Relationship Work?

By Debbie Anderson

A long distance relationship will work for you if:

  • You trust your partner completely.
  • You like to spend time alone.
  • You have many outside hobbies and interests
  • You’re like a sexual camel and can go months, if not years, without sexual intimacy.
  • You can afford high speed Internet, are computer literate and can operate a web cam.
  • You love to talk on the phone.
  • You know how to turn your lover on over the phone and the Internet.
  • You don't feel lonely when out with other couples.
  • You have the confidence that you can handle this relationship well, no matter what comes your way (including a possible separation.)
  • You know how to keep busy.
  • You have supportive friends.

A long distance relationship will not work if:

  • You or the other partner has a history of alcoholism or addiction. Often infidelity and unpredictability accompany these issues leading to a long-distance catastrophe.
  • You or the other partner has a history of manic depression or depression. Once again infidelity and unpredictability accompany these disorders.
  • You are the third wheel in a love triangle. If he or she is off to see an ex, a wife or children you might have a problem on your hands.
  • You are an emotionally insecure codependent who suffers from anxiety if he or she goes to the store, never mind a long ways away.
  • You have a history of jealousy or suspicion.
  • You need a hug every day.
  • You need sex every day.
  • You do not write good letters or don't like communicating via email or yahoo messenger.
  • You don't communicate well on the phone.
  • You can't afford a computer or long distance calls.
 
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