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I think it all depends on if you want it to work then distance shouldn't factor in.You give it all u got and you can climb any mountain.

Think a long distance relationship is possible if both people are on the same page of being committed to one another.

Would I do it - possibly and have done it in the past .... but I've also learned from my past experiences. When people are not in regular contact - its easy to put on a "mask" - and truly until you live with someone you really don't know them regardless of the distance or lack thereof.

If you think its going to fail - then I wouldn't even go there ................... but if you're truthful, and honest with yourself and the other person - then anything is possible. Attitude is everything and distance is merely the measurement between two points.

I agree with Pete that the world has gotten smaller. I think it's okay to begin a relationship long distance. At some point, if things work out, that distance has to close. The guy I like right now is 4000 miles away. You take the time away to really get to know someone. To learn about the person, instead of relying on the physical aspect of the relationship. Then when you get to the point of being able to actually be together, you've gotten through the getting to know you phase. So, yes, I do believe it can work as long as the distance gets closed before it's too late.

only time will tell .................

It's not for the faint of heart.....better have a good idea of what you really want before you start anything...period.

I mean, is there a point to them? Is there a point to just talking to someone on the phone or communicating through just im and emails, but not in person because of the distance?.. And eventually just meeting up with them.. say.. once a year because A lives in New York and B lives in L. A., for example?.. Or here's another scenario.. Let's say you start dating someone.. and fall for them quick, but.. then they tell you that they want to join the military and sign the contract for four years... What would you do? Would you still keep it up?? I mean, you'd only see that person twice a year.. and maybe (?) still have feelings for them after a few months?

To me, these kind of relationships don't make sense.. I mean, I was friends with this one girl, and she told me that she LOVES a guy that lives in South Carolina or something.. But, she's never even met the guy!!! HOW THE HELL COULD YOU LOVE SOMEONE YOU HAVEN'T EVEN MET FOR CRYING OUT LOUD?.. and better yet..HOW COULD YOU KEEP UP SOMETHING WITH A PERSON THAT IS CONSTANTLY ABSENT? I believe you love someone and grow with someone by sharing life experiences, spending a lot of time, and really getting to know them. Also, physical contact being physically present (in my eyes, at least) is what keeps the spark alive.. I mean, if you almost never get to see someone, don't you kind of even forget what exactly they look like?

SORRY, BUT FOR ME ABSENCE DOES NOT MAKE THE HEART FONDER...

in this scenario it does not look viable, however I do believe that two people can meet from any ywo places on this world, and if they both have the same goal, are honest and have integrity, they both can come together if they so wish. But be careful what one wishes, there are people that really will go the distance,,,,as Harry said "not for the faint of heart", hope that quote was correct Harry.
Bettis

I agree....you have to know what you want....communicate honestly and be in it for the long haul...or no it won't work.....