Long Distance Relationships?

[BreakingBecci]

So, I've been in a relationship for a year and 9 months now, but in September, I moved 163 miles away from my boyfriend for a college course.
We're still together, and we see each other for a couple of days about every 8 weeks, but I feel like I'm the only one putting any effort in.
My boyfriend never messages me or calls me. When we do talk, he doesn't ask me how I am, or what I've been doing. It's like he shows no interest at all.
Even when I ask him something first, he'll answer, but won't ask back. Sometimes, I don't even get proper replies; they're just an emoticon of some sort, usually: ''
I was just wondering what you guys think?
Is anyone else in a long distance relationship or even just a relationship that seems somewhat one sided?

[Sincerely Yours ♥]

Well I'm not in a long-distance relationship, but one thing I have heard numerous times is that communication is really the only way to keep your relationship in tact. When you get a chance, you should discuss this & see what he thinks. But it's possible that if he doesn't want to make the effort, you may want to reconsider your relationship.

[makeupshadow]

I think mAybe u Guys r past the honeymoon stage. I have heard tons of time that after a while guys just get lazy. I think u should try to talk to him about it. I would try not to seem uptight or try to keep talking to him about it if he isn't interested. Trust me u don't wanna have a boyfriend who calls u cuz he feels it's his job.

[Revolution]

Talk to him.

I'm in a long distance relationship, and actually, both my boyfriend and I have gone through phases where we weren't as friendly to each other. One of us got busy, a lot of stuff piles up, and we begin ignoring the text messages we really know we shouldn't. He's done it, I've done it. We talked about it. We took care of it. I remember not even noticing it, but I wasn't texting him in the morning, and I was replying with one word replies. One day he just said, "Hey, you're not texting me anymore. " and we called and talked about it that night. It's also happened the other way. It's just something that needs to be communicated.

And sometimes, long distance doesn't work out. It'd be a shame to lose your relationship at this point, so I would try your hardest to communicate now vs later.

[SamMarie]

I believe you need to discuss your issue with him. He is your boyfriend after all. It is better to know where you're placed rather than guessing all the time. It isn't healthy. Whatever the case may be, at least you know where you stand. Honesty is the best policy and if he can't even be honest, then that's on him. Just be ready for whatever answer comes forth. Good luck!

[Aletheia*]

Definitely talk to him. How were things before you moved away for college? If they were good, then you know the distance is definitely the problem. He's your boyfriend, and if he cares for you (which I'm sure he does), he'll be willing to talk about it and work through the problem together. If not, then maybe it's time to rethink the relationship because a one-sided relationship isn't a relationship at all.

[PSY]

I'm currently in a long-distance relationship, and I was in a long-distance relationship for four years prior to this one. This is a fairly normal stage in ANY relationship - the difference is that it may be more pronounced in a long-distance relationship. Like the other members have said, you need to communicate. Point out the shorter responses. Don't blame him, but do ask if there's a reason why his participation in the relationship has decreased. Is he busy? Is his emotional distancing a way of coping with the physical distancing? Does he simply feel like there's nothing to talk about in between your visits? Whatever the case may be, if you two are willing to stick it out, you CAN do it. =)