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Long Distance Relationships Fail?

Can Honesty and In-person Dating Cause an Internet Relationship to Last?

Sondra C
The chemistry was there, and you feel you have met the man or woman you could fall in love with. All the signs are obvious. Now is the time to date and get to know each other.The ultimate goal will be marriage. How can a relationship thrive if the mileage keeps each from getting to know more about the other? This is why most long distance relationships fail.

How Did You Meet?

You met at the wedding of mutual friends. You felt your heart flutter the moment he spoke. Conversation came easy, and you had a great deal in common. By the end of the evening you wondered if what you felt was lust or the start of a lasting relationship?

He held you close a you danced, and you snuggled in his arms. To all outward appearances it appeared as if you were long time lovers. There was a strong physical attraction, no doubt about it, but could it become an everlasting love? Can a long distance relationship end up in marriage? How can you get to know each other if you live in opposite parts of the country? Many times this is the reason most long distance relationships fail.

Can Long Distance Communication Work?

Many potential long distance relationships fail the test by living and working a distance away from each other. Can a long distance relationship work? Is it possible to get to know the person by using the telephone, texting, Skype or email? Is marriage in the cards?

Long distance relationships might or might not fail, but it might be worth taking the time to work on it! Spend vacations together, plan family holiday vacations or family meeting on long weekends when the kids are out of school. The keyword is honesty. If one or the other feel it is too much of a drive or flight, break it off at the start before anyone gets hurt.

Can Internet Long Distance Sex Be Gratifying?

Apart from a few brief in-person meetings, a long distance relationship is established by communication. Appoint a specific day, time and hour to be near the telephone so you can converse and enjoy Internet sex. It is well worth the try if you feel the pangs of love and think the road is leading to a long term relationship and marriage. Meeting in person can pave the way for continuing a satisfying sexual relationship online.

Can The After-Glow of a Long Distance Relationship Satisfy?

You each climaxed and enjoyed Internet sex. He gave himself a hand job, and she pleasured herself. After all, how else can two people have Internet sex? You used all the right words, did the right things, and when it was all over you each groaned and said that it was great. Then what? Do you roll over and go to sleep in each others arms? While this is not possible in a long distance relationship it can work once you meet for vacations and holidays. Imagination and memories of shared physical sex can extend into satisfying Internet sex.

Can Dishonesty Cause a Long Distance Relationship to Fail?

Dishonesty can ruin any type of relationship or marriage. Be honest and upfront with each other. If you tire of long distance driving and feel the need to be with another at a whim-to go out to dinner, take in a movie or just to be with each other then tell your Internet lover immediately. It might be that both of you feel the same. Do not string each other along.

What Causes Internet Dating to Fail?

There are pros and cons about establishing a long distance relationship. It is not easy to retain a long distance relationship. In fact, unless one or the other plan to move, the chances are a long distance relationship will fail. However, if one is not working, or can transfer and live near the other, a long distance relationship that has sustained time and turned into love can last for a lifetime.

Published by Sondra C

Brooklyn born Sondra Crane is a youthful looking and acting senior. She began writing as a child and never stopped. Her blog, "Along Life's Path" includes life as it was then and a glimpse into her thoughts...   View profile

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  • Sandy Rothra 9/28/2010

    Interesting take on an interesting subject. I'm afraid this is becoming common.

  • Dan Reveal 9/18/2010

    This is so interesting!!

  • Jennifer Bove 9/18/2010

    interesting write up

  • Teila Tankersley 9/17/2010

    Well written

  • Kristen Wilkerson 9/17/2010

    Great investigation.

  • Philip Theibert 9/14/2010

    The internet has changed dating - great points

  • Margie Miklas 9/13/2010

    Good writing!

  • Memmay Moore 9/10/2010

    Too much trouble and drama.

  • Fran Brockmyre 9/10/2010

    I've heard of phone sex but internet sex is a new one for me. Interesting concept and now with Skype the possibilities expand. Good article.

  • rmharrington 9/9/2010

    Dishonesty can kill any relationship. AMEN. Interesting article, Sondra. Great job.

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