Comments on: True Life: I Survived a Long Distance Relationship

By: sameve

sameve — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:32:41 +0000

Long distance is hard, and not everyone can do it. You have to take a step back and decide whether it's worth it for you. If it is, give it your all, and if it's meant to be, it'll all work out in the end. In the meantime, if you need to vent, let me know!

By: Suburban Sweetheart

Suburban Sweetheart — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:02:25 +0000

I just began a long-distance relationship that I'm wary of calling a relationship because we haven't had that talk yet, despite having a million others. The day he left, I bought a plane ticket to see him at the end of the month, and then he leaves for two months in the Coast Guard before I can see – or even Skype with – him again.

I think maybe I can't do it & then I remember couples like you & Rob, or my friends Jessie & Avi, who have been together for eight years, almost all of them long distance except for the last one. And… when it's worth it, it's worth. So here goes, & thanks for the reminder!

By: lovebug

lovebug — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:36:23 +0000

long distance relationship is just hard.

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:10:15 +0000

Aww thanks! Great points you make. Commitment from both parties is totally essential. This is true of all relationships, whether they be romantic or not. Even long distance friendships require effort on both sides

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:05:50 +0000

Congrats to you too! It's definitely a challenge, but you're right, it does make it easier to handle anything else that comes your way. Thanks for the comment!

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:10:15 +0000

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:05:50 +0000

Congrats to you too! It's definitely a challenge, but you're right, it does make it easier to handle anything else that comes your way. Thanks for the comment!

By: Elisa Doucette

Elisa Doucette — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:30:43 +0000

And you two are still frickin adorable today!

One of the most important takeaways I got from this is this: You two decided that you wanted to make it work and both committed and worked hard for it. Long distance relationships can evoke the romantic ideas of meeting in airports, staying in bed all weekend, emails that last late into the night and trysts in hotels on vacation. But if you really want to make it happen, and want it to be more than stolen moments, there has to be commitment from both parties.

By: heartbot

heartbot — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:11:11 +0000

If you survive an LDR, you've really accomplished something. I did LD for two years with my now fiancee. It was tough, but so worth it. Knowing we could survive that–for a while, while we were living half way across the country from each other–makes it a whole lot easier to handle what's coming next.

Congrats on surviving! I'm glad you guys had a positive experience, too!

By: sameve

sameve — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:54:47 +0000

Akhila: Props to you for making it through a VERY long distance relationship, and dealing with seeing each other so infrequently. As much as it sucks, it does make you appreciate the everyday moments, like you said. I wouldn't worry too much about what will happen in the future. It sounds cliche, but what's meant to be will always find its way. Thanks for commenting!