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Long distance relationships have been around since the dawn of mankind. Today LDR's are becoming even more common than ever before. With emails and less expensive traveling it's easier than ever before. We've even seen with our own eyes fellow members here that have been very successful. It all starts out as a friendship. Sometimes those friendships lead to more. The emails turn into instant Messaging, personal email exchanges, phone calls and then visitations. One common thread that all LDR's have is money. It takes money to be able to travel to another part of the country or even another part of the world. Passports, immunizations, travel expenses, room and board and spending money for gifts and entertainment. It's fun to allow ourselves to dream of what it would be like to become involved with another, even one far far away. Another factor to consider is one's health and age. LDR's can work but you have to be realistic. Is it practical, do you have the health, the resources and the flexibility? Will you have to learn a new language? Will you have to leave your family, friends and loved ones behind? When I spend time on this site I often like to think about what could be if only....if only I was younger or healthier or wealthier. I like to dream. Sometimes dreams of today are tomorrow's future. Sometimes dreams should remain just that, a dream. When I'm on this site, I do a lot of dreaming.  it's Bob |
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8/29/2009 9:14 pm |
Nice picture Bob..reflective..like this blog post. Long distance relationships can and do work out as you say..look at Mary and Bruce, and Misty and Riny(to name the two I know of from here). There's nothing wrong with dreaming  It's nice to see you posting again, hope that you're enjoying the weekend Take care~Nancy
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 8/30/2009 2:38 am |
yes i know of Riny and Misty, I wish them all the best next for LDR to work, let's not forget COMMITMENT it takes heaps of commitment, dough and time Lots and lots of time if they are 15000kms apart good luck Bob  we been there New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New York  Ros & Jimy
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8/30/2009 2:40 am |
Nice picture Bob..reflective..like this blog post. Long distance relationships can and do work out as you say..look at Mary and Bruce, and Misty and Riny(to name the two I know of from here). There's nothing wrong with dreaming It's nice to see you posting again, hope that you're enjoying the weekend Take care~Nancyit's Bob
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8/30/2009 2:43 am |
oh yes Bob.... oopsy I forgot to add..... the infrastructure is there... the person you are leaving everything behind for good must understand the point other than languages, culture difference, weather conditions etc.. you are leaving all you have .... yes best friend, family oh i yack too much... heheh we been there New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New York Ros & Jimy
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8/30/2009 2:44 am |
yes i know of Riny and Misty, I wish them all the best next for LDR to work, let's not forget COMMITMENT it takes heaps of commitment, dough and time Lots and lots of time if they are 15000kms apart good luck Bob it's Bob
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8/30/2009 4:26 am |
There was another couple that met here - she was in Texas, I think, and he in Canada. She ended up moving up to Canada and as far as I know, things worked out. Neither one is a member here anymore. My opinion on LDR personally - I'll avoid one. I want my guy nearby! (I've done it, and once we met face to face, discovered no chemistry whatsoever.) DONNA THE LOVEBUG IN CONNECTICUT
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8/30/2009 6:22 am |
There was another couple that met here - she was in Texas, I think, and he in Canada. She ended up moving up to Canada and as far as I know, things worked out. Neither one is a member here anymore. My opinion on LDR personally - I'll avoid one. I want my guy nearby! (I've done it, and once we met face to face, discovered no chemistry whatsoever.)  it's Bob
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8/30/2009 6:55 am |
great post Bob! here's my thoughts on this. LDR= "a romantic dream or a nightmare waiting to happen?"... we have seen movies with the happy ending - girl meets boy, they fall in love, realize they live at opposite corners of the world but happily leave jobs, family and a life behind to relocate to and be together and live happily ever after... but does that really happen in the real world? i have no idea. too surreal to happen in the real world.  "Running In Heels..." 
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8/30/2009 8:49 am |
great post Bob! here's my thoughts on this. LDR= "a romantic dream or a nightmare waiting to happen?"... we have seen movies with the happy ending - girl meets boy, they fall in love, realize they live at opposite corners of the world but happily leave jobs, family and a life behind to relocate to and be together and live happily ever after... but does that really happen in the real world? i have no idea. too surreal to happen in the real world. Time: It takes time to get to know each other. Health: They both have to be in great health to be able to travel back and forth to each other's homes. Communication: It takes lots of talking to learn about each other and their wants and needs. Resources: One or both must have a lot of money to travel etc. Patience: Any relationship requires patience on both ends of the equation. Love: It takes lots and lots of love to keep it together, even when the going gets tough. Maybe this list I've compiled is true for any relationship. I wish for all to find the love of their life. Love is a beautiful thing. it's Bob
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8/30/2009 4:35 pm |
Daphne it happens all the time. Any relationship can turn into a nightmare. I think the younger a couple is the better the chances of a LDR working. I think we all agree, there are components of a LDR chances for success. Time: It takes time to get to know each other. Health: They both have to be in great health to be able to travel back and forth to each other's homes. Communication: It takes lots of talking to learn about each other and their wants and needs. Resources: One or both must have a lot of money to travel etc. Patience: Any relationship requires patience on both ends of the equation. Love: It takes lots and lots of love to keep it together, even when the going gets tough. Maybe this list I've compiled is true for any relationship. I wish for all to find the love of their life. Love is a beautiful thing.  "Running In Heels..."
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8/31/2009 6:09 am |
truly agree. it happened to me. take all those risks only to find out that its a one sided affair. oh well, life moves on. but hey, m still wiling to take that risk again if ever. thanks for sharing these thoughts Bob. have a great week ahead. it's Bob
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8/31/2009 12:44 pm |
Distance is the key to love's eternity. 'Terence Pearman'
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8/31/2009 2:15 pm |
Distance is the key to love's eternity. 'Terence Pearman' it's Bob
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9/5/2009 7:08 am |
ENJOY YOUR DREAMS ALWAYS
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9/6/2009 1:18 am |
ENJOY YOUR DREAMS ALWAYS it's Bob
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