Long Distance Relationships

[Lost510]

I just wanted to put this out there. A lot of people doubt my boyfriend and I because we no longer live in the same city, or even the same time zone. I recently moved from Wyoming to Georgia, and a lot of people doubted we could stay together. We've been together a total of a year, three months of that have been long distance. It's not quite long enough to tell yet, but it's making us stronger so far. It's so tough, but I've never once thought of giving up. Teen love is taken for granted by so many people. I admit, I have no faith for many relationships in high school, but when you know you're with someone truly amazing, it's a great feeling. Now that that's out, I don't have a big problem, really. I just wanted some support, and I wanted to know if there was anyone else out there who has a concrete high school relationship, or a concrete long distance relationship. It's hard, and I feel like we are the only ones that believe we can make it, aside from his family. So, who's out there?

P.S. I'm new to this site. I just register about 15 minutes ago.

[Aletheia*]

I'm no longer in high school, but I had a solid, long distance relationship while I was in high school. I met my boyfriend when we both attended the same high school, and he was a Senior while I was a Junior. After he graduated, he moved in with his sister an hour away from me, and since I wasn't allowed to have my drivers license, I wasn't able to see him often, and since he didn't have a car, he wasn't able to come here often. It was hard, and difficult to make it work but somehow we did for two years. Once I was able to get my car the winter after my graduation, it became easier and easier to visit, and along with help from friends, I was able to to visit him more often.

[Fictional]

I've tried it, but to be honest, i'm too physically clingy - and also too lazy - to make it work

[Lost510]

Originally Posted by Fictional

I've tried it, but to be honest, i'm too physically clingy - and also too lazy - to make it work

I don't care what people say, physical connection is important, so I don't blame you. I hate not being able to hug him or hold his hand when I want to, but it's all the more worth it when I see him.

Originally Posted by ShannonPants

I'm no longer in high school, but I had a solid, long distance relationship while I was in high school. I met my boyfriend when we both attended the same high school, and he was a Senior while I was a Junior. After he graduated, he moved in with his sister an hour away from me, and since I wasn't allowed to have my drivers license, I wasn't able to see him often, and since he didn't have a car, he wasn't able to come here often. It was hard, and difficult to make it work but somehow we did for two years. Once I was able to get my car the winter after my graduation, it became easier and easier to visit, and along with help from friends, I was able to to visit him more often.

I wish it was only an hour drive for me. I'm glad someone was able to make it through. A lot of people only think of the negative of being away from their loved one, when really, it's a big bump in the road, and if you can overcome it, you know both parties are committed. I've still got a year until I move back officially, so I'm just trying to keep positive and look forward to that day. Thankfully, I have flight benefits because I have a family member in the airline industry. I can't imagine what I'd do if I wasn't able to make the trips I do now, because even those trips are never enough.

[Aletheia*]

Originally Posted by Lost510

I wish it was only an hour drive for me. I'm glad someone was able to make it through. A lot of people only think of the negative of being away from their loved one, when really, it's a big bump in the road, and if you can overcome it, you know both parties are committed. I've still got a year until I move back officially, so I'm just trying to keep positive and look forward to that day. Thankfully, I have flight benefits because I have a family member in the airline industry. I can't imagine what I'd do if I wasn't able to make the trips I do now, because even those trips are never enough.

We were together for two years, however, we've been broken up for two years. The person I'm currently with now was someone I met while I was still in high school but have only been dating for two years. Our relationship is, fortunately, not long distance.

[Angel]

I am in a long distance relationship. My boyfriend lives in the Netherlands while I currently live in New York. I suppose it's a little different since we've always been so far apart, but the distance is just as hard. We are forced to fly 3600 miles to see each other, and we take turns. I get to visit during the Christmas holidays when they make the most wonderful food. It's hard being away from him and the food for half a year, but it is more than worth it. We make it work because having each other is more important to us than having sex regularly or being able to go out on dates on the weekends.

In conclusion, no you aren't alone although we are a part of a minority.

[Kokoro]

Originally Posted by Angel

We make it work because having each other is more important to us than having sex regularly or being able to go out on dates on the weekends.

This is what a long distance relationship is all about imo.
My boyfriend is in the army and lives in Germany.. and I like in the UK.. we get to see eachother for around 2 weeks every 2 months. It's not easy but just knowing we have each other is the most important thing. I also think it means when we do see each other the time we spend together is a lot more special.

It's never easy, but when you love someone you'll wait for them.
That's what I intend to do, I'll wait forever if I have to if it means we can just be together.

[Lost510]

Originally Posted by Kokoro

This is what a long distance relationship is all about imo.
My boyfriend is in the army and lives in Germany.. and I like in the UK.. we get to see eachother for around 2 weeks every 2 months. It's not easy but just knowing we have each other is the most important thing. I also think it means when we do see each other the time we spend together is a lot more special.

It's never easy, but when you love someone you'll wait for them.
That's what I intend to do, I'll wait forever if I have to if it means we can just be together.

Said very well. I feel the same way. It's frustrating when you know you want to be with them and can't, but the idea that sooner or later you'll have them for good... It's an indescribable amount of happiness.