Long distance relationships

[llwoahll]

How would any of you guys in the lgbt community feel about them?

[CosmicNoodle]

What does LGBT have to do with it? How is a homosexual or trans relationship different from a normal one in this context? Surely it would work the same?

Anyway, my last LDR was with a girl, not a boy so I'm not sure if I'm welcome e but I'll say anyway, my opinion ion of them, they are fucking great,it gives you the opportunity to meet and be with people you would never have met before,my last LDR,whilst complex and unfortu lately quite short, was the best relationship I have ever had because I co ected with her unlike I have with anyone else,and without them I'd never have met her, so,I like them.

[Cognizant]

I don't think LDR's are really correlated to sexuality.

But I digress. In my past experience, they only work if you get to see them at a regular basis, or at least at some point during the relationship. Not being able to see them in person is something that would deter me.

[Jack russell dad]

No good. All of mine have left me broken hearted. And ive lost 2 great friends..well 1 great friend. The other was a lyer. Their great to prepare you for a real one, but i dont think they last long in the run

[Ben_Frost]

Not good, long distance relationships lack real commitment and attachment than real ones do and tend to focus more on shallow interests and cyber-sex.

[Unde4dmau5]

A Long Distance Relationship is the same, no matter how you look at it. I think they are too much work (after having been in one myself). But if you care about the person, by all means, go for it.

[Melodic]

It really takes a plan and commitment to the relationship. I had a pretty decent one for a while but next thing I knew we just stop communicating and I gave up on it.

I couldn't be less happier with my decision as it was straining for a while, but I do know that every relationship can be different.

[llwoahll]

Well It relationships & sexuality but I wanted to see just cause there are so many gay dating apps and I'm just kinda no about them

[Harley Quinn]

I've always found that LDR's are one of those things that really require a lot of work. If you're one of those people that does need physical contact, they can be very straining on that side of things. I mean, as long as you know who it is you're actually talking to and you're not being catfished, then I don't see why they can't work. They do, admittedly, take a lot of effort which most, in my opinion, young people can't do well. I mean, when you're a young teenager it's a lot better to explore relationships in the flesh with someone who is close, rather than LDR. From my experience, they are a lot of hard work, a lot of communicating, a lot of trust and they do require a lot of those things. I mean, if you connect with a person, I don't think distance should be one of those things that gets in the way. The world is full of so many people that LDR's and well online dating have become a lot easier, especially with things like Skype and whatnot. It really all depends on you as a person and whether or not you can cope with not seeing them when you'd like. However, so many people get so wrapped up in the LDR or online relationship that they can forget they even have a life outside of it, which is obviously a downside.

[DarkHorse4eva]

i'm currently in a LDR, me and my boyfriend got some 4000 miles inbetween, and we're almost on 9th month together :)

i think LDR is really hard, and it needs work and a lot of trust, but, if you can make it work, it's as wonderful as a short distance relationship

[xMetalxMachinex]

My "boyfriend" lives in Texas. We're not sure we want to tho.

[LoveLessOne]

would work completely as long as you trust this person. but not only that but ur have friends or family that trust ur partner to be loyal

[Deactivated]

Essentially all of my relationships were long distance; the closest was around one hour from me, and the furthest being four. Although it may not sound like a lot to some, I live on an island and that's considered far here. I've decided that they're not the greatest for me, and I've always felt the need to be more physically close to the person. One hour away is something I'd be able to handle, for sure. But the few areas around me are where I'd date, no further than that.

[dame]

I think they'd be too much of a hassle. I can understand them living like 2/3 hours away, but any further than that I wouldn't bother. I couldn't call someone my boyfriend w/o ever physically seeing them. You can't connect w/ someone via Skype, FaceTime, Phone, etc. like you connect in person. Go out & look for someone, it's honestly not that hard. There are a ton of ways to meet people, regardless of sexuality.

[Croconaw]

I don't like them at all.

[Blood]

I've had irl relationships and I'm currently in my first LDR.

It's hardddd, and you really have to want to make it work for it to actually work, something that I've really started to realize in the last 4 months. I love my boyfriend. We've had our ups and downs and our fights but in the end I love him more than anyone I've ever been with, and I want to make us work.

Just...don't get into an LDR (or any relationship, honestly) unless you're both serious about it. Flings are fine and serious relationships are fine; just make sure all SOs are on the same page at all times. If not, it will cause a huge mess.

[Babs]

I personally wouldn't date anyone who lives more than 4-5 hours away maybe. It's a lot of work, and more than that I just think its too far for me. I wanna be with that person, and I don't know if I could ever go too long without even touching them.
But I've never been in an LDR so I don't know for sure.

[Magenta]

I personally can't do it. I've had a few ranging from an hour away to a few thousand miles away and none have worked. It just ended up being too stressful and quite honestly, not worth the effort.

[JacobIN]

Only thing LGBT has to do with it is that there tends to be more same sex LDR's just because people like me dont have the good luck to be in an area where there are lots of gays. I mean, I'm in one, and will be the first to say they really require work, they will suck, and you will hate them. But, once you finally meet the person, it will seem worth it. all those pent up feelings, emotions, and love will just explode at once.

[Karkat]

LDRs are hard af, but if I met the right person, and I was ready, I'd totally be willing to do it.

[Uranus]

They are very difficult and easy at the same damn time. I'm in one and I hope it works. I feel that the most successful relationships are the ldr types. Because unlike relationships where you and your bf or gf can actually hang out, get fucked, go on dates, ECT, there are so many temptations within ldr's. Like in my case, I could fuck any girl here in my town and my gf would never know, unlike if she were here. Now I would never cheat on her. But with the many temptations it's hard as fuck. But if a couple can get through the long distance part and when they are finally together, and not mess up once, or very few, then I think they can trust each other alot more than they could have. This may be true but it is my own opinion

[Hideous]

I've always found that LDR's are one of those things that really require a lot of work. If you're one of those people that does need physical contact, they can be very straining on that side of things. I mean, as long as you know who it is you're actually talking to and you're not being catfished, then I don't see why they can't work. They do, admittedly, take a lot of effort which most, in my opinion, young people can't do well. I mean, when you're a young teenager it's a lot better to explore relationships in the flesh with someone who is close, rather than LDR. From my experience, they are a lot of hard work, a lot of communicating, a lot of trust and they do require a lot of those things. I mean, if you connect with a person, I don't think distance should be one of those things that gets in the way. The world is full of so many people that LDR's and well online dating have become a lot easier, especially with things like Skype and whatnot. It really all depends on you as a person and whether or not you can cope with not seeing them when you'd like. However, so many people get so wrapped up in the LDR or online relationship that they can forget they even have a life outside of it, which is obviously a downside.

I've had irl relationships and I'm currently in my first LDR.

It's hardddd, and you really have to want to make it work for it to actually work, something that I've really started to realize in the last 4 months. I love my boyfriend. We've had our ups and downs and our fights but in the end I love him more than anyone I've ever been with, and I want to make us work.

Just...don't get into an LDR (or any relationship, honestly) unless you're both serious about it. Flings are fine and serious relationships are fine; just make sure all SOs are on the same page at all times. If not, it will cause a huge mess.

I agree.

[Skitty]

I have a split mind about LDR's. One one hand they can be really easy, plus you still get the feeling of a relationship without an encroachment into your free time. On the other hand, physical contact like holding hands and cuddling are big things to me, and I don't know if I would feel like it's a real, fulfilling relationship without that. :3

[Zachary G]

Not good, long distance relationships lack real commitment and attachment than real ones do and tend to focus more on shallow interests and cyber-sex.

spoken very well, its the simplest way to put it out there.

[SethfromMI]

I got to be honest, I would not want to be in one at all

[xoKaylaa]

i don't mind long distance as long as I'm able to skype the other person or at least call them every night. idk. if i couldn't at least hear their voice, i wouldn't want to do it.