Long distance relationships

[Riffster]

What's everyones opinion on long distance relationships? I've known this girl for 2 years, she's in Germany and through our talks recently I find myself really attracted to her in everyway.
I'm being careful that this isn't a result of my oncoming divorce, but she makes me happy when we talk. Am I being stupid?

[ODBJBG]

Long distance relationships can work. I know this for a fact... However, you're talking one helluva distance if you live in the US. I would say the chances of success go down expontentially with every hundred miles or so.

[BlackKnight]

I dunno Man ...
Unless you got Webcam and a 9incher , it might be rough.

[HardyGirl]

I've had 2 of them, and neither one worked. So I'm not an advocate.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I have had a long-distance relationship with Laurie for almost 5 years now and I am still completely crazy about her, and she says she feels the same

I would have said no in the past, and it is hard sometimes, but it has brought true happiness into my life.

[LadyZod]

I've dabble in the LDR, and though it seemed nice for the first few years, ultimately the time for decision arrives... and well, it didn't end well. So, as it was an unsuccessful venture for me, I am not a fan. However they have been known to work for a few folks.

If you're at a point in your life where you want to take it slow, it works well as a relationship with training wheels.

[fallensaviour]

My first wife and I had a long distance relationship after we were married it fell apart in all we lasted five years.
My second (and current) wife was the result of a long distance relationship in the beginning and we have been together for 15 years and have three great children so 50/50 for me...LOL

It can definitely work and it can aslo fail miserably depends on how much you care for each other and what you are willing to sacrifice.In the end one person must choose to move from their home.Or perhaps both people move to a neutral place.Either way somebody will be leaving all they have ever known.

Life is an adventure choose your own destiny and hang on to the ride.

[megocrazy]

That's quite a distance. I guess the frequent flyer miles could be a benefit. I guess a good webcam and a 32" monitor could make it better. Good Luck whatever you choose.

[SeattleEd]

I've dabble in the LDR, and though it seemed nice for the first few years, ultimately the time for decision arrives... and well, it didn't end well. So, as it was an unsuccessful venture for me, I am not a fan. However they have been known to work for a few folks.

If you're at a point in your life where you want to take it slow, it works well as a relationship with training wheels.

Yup, my second marriage was an LDR. Worse marriage for me but then we both had baggage to unload and she was in a hurry to leave Arizona.

Yup, take it slow and feel it out. Once you live together, that's the true test.

[Joe90]

On the Rebound and a Long Distance Relationship?

Woo! Brave man!

[toys2cool]

I dunno Man ...
Unless you got Webcam and a 9incher , it might be rough.

lmao

yeah i don't know bro

[kingdom warrior]

I dunno Man ...
Unless you got Webcam and a 9incher , it might be rough.

Damn that's so wrong yet so funny...lmao

[Gorn Captain]

Well, my best friend lives in Vegas, and we've been friends for 15 years now. We visit, we call on the phone,...
It's not a "romantic LDR", true, 'cause I'd find it very hard to be apart for months and years from someone I love. Somewhere along the line, you'd have to consider moving closer to each other, which in your case would be the middle of the Atlantic. Hmmmm....

[MIB41]

Well, going through a divorce can certainly hard wire your feelings to lean towards "the grass is greener" concept with this other girl. If she makes you feel good, that's great. I would certainly invite that as a healing tool while your going through this divorce. But I would take baby steps about considering her for a serious relationship until you've had your feet planted in the ground as a single person for a spell and have your feelings sorted on this divorce. Even if the divorce is amicable, it can still leave you with some deep rooted emotions that may not have crept to the surface yet. Eh...do you and your long distance friend a favor and just stay friends for now. You would hurt worse if that one collapsed too.

[Type3Toys]

What's everyones opinion on long distance relationships? I've known this girl for 2 years, she's in Germany and through our talks recently I find myself really attracted to her in everyway.
I'm being careful that this isn't a result of my oncoming divorce, but she makes me happy when we talk. Am I being stupid?

This is an easy one!
If stuff takes off, do you plan to move to Germany? Would she movie here?
If the answer is "NO" to one or more of these qusetions, I think you may be wasting your time.
I have learned that when I keep myself wrapped up in something that is not what I should be doing, I am no longer open to what was meant to be. Simply put, if you are all cought up in this impossible long distance rerlationship, you wont even notice the cute girl checking you out in the grocery store(the one in your own town).