That to me gives me hope. I think once you stop hoping, then its time to give up. Might as well curl up and die. I think once you start think there is not someone out there for you, you might as well curl up and die. I'd never do that though......
kissmedeeplyPetitcodiac, New Brunswick Canada15,139 posts
DUBLINGUY1973: That to me gives me hope. I think once you stop hoping, then its time to give up. Might as well curl up and die. I think once you start think there is not someone out there for you, you might as well curl up and die. I'd never do that though......
KrazieStill: Love would overcome distance. Have to meet though to realize that and to do something about it.
Yes, the two would have to meet. Can't just go off of what one feels over the phone or computer. In person, well that could change everything or help make everything come together and fall into place.
As a serious romantic, I think there is no distance too great for love. As an American, the differences that can separate people, cultural, economic, religious, are just as likely to occur down the street as they are around the world. I've heard of all those 'propinquity' studies that say most people who marry live within 20 miles of each other, but how old is that? And maybe that's right before the wedding. I think knowing what's important to each of you is more important than anything else. And if you match on what you value, plus have love, how could you possibly be happy with less? I wish it was only a matter of distance to find my perfect match. I'm starting to suspect I need to travel through time as well. Men are so suave, so sophisticated and complicated anymore. How can a woman yield to something so fluid, so changing, so inconstant? It's like walking on water. I just can't do it.
DUBLINGUY1973: That to me gives me hope. I think once you stop hoping, then its time to give up. Might as well curl up and die. I think once you start think there is not someone out there for you, you might as well curl up and die. I'd never do that though......
I must admit, sometimes it is hard to keep that hope alive. I know I'm only 26 but still... it doesn't take away the fact that I would like someone who loved me, to snuggle up to and to give them my love in return. You know? But I will wait and see what happens. Keep the flame of hope alive.
Astrild: As a serious romantic, I think there is no distance too great for love. As an American, the differences that can separate people, cultural, economic, religious, are just as likely to occur down the street as they are around the world. I've heard of all those 'propinquity' studies that say most people who marry live within 20 miles of each other, but how old is that? And maybe that's right before the wedding. I think knowing what's important to each of you is more important than anything else. And if you match on what you value, plus have love, how could you possibly be happy with less? I wish it was only a matter of distance to find my perfect match. I'm starting to suspect I need to travel through time as well. Men are so suave, so sophisticated and complicated anymore. How can a woman yield to something so fluid, so changing, so inconstant? It's like walking on water. I just can't do it.
Yes, I must agree with the cultures and values and beliefs, of course. I too wonder how old that study is, only 20 miles away.... must be before internet dating? lol I dont know.
Shanmariee: I must admit, sometimes it is hard to keep that hope alive. I know I'm only 26 but still... it doesn't take away the fact that I would like someone who loved me, to snuggle up to and to give them my love in return. You know? But I will wait and see what happens. Keep the flame of hope alive.
Wouldn't we all?! But i think once you give up, whats left for you? You've gotta have hope otherwise life is empty. I don't mean to sound morbid but its true. Without determination and confidence, love is lost.....
Shanmariee: I was wondering how far is too far distance wise, when it comes to getting to know someone, meeting them and possibly being with them? If you really felt a true connection with someone, would you be willing to relocate or pass it up? At what point do you balance a distance issue and passion/love for someone?
Personally I tried the long distance thing against my better judgment, and now I will not go further than friends with anyone outside my state.
You've got to look at it from two different angles Shan.
A relationship at any distance is possible as long as there is communication. And honesty. And commitment.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
That's just the honest truth right there.
The downside is you've still got to take into account the constraints of time. Your current commitments and obligations, and the willingness of the other person to accept those. Of course when it comes to current commitments and obligations, distance does not matter as they should be accepted regardless for such a relationship to work.
Love is a game for 2. Or 3 or more if you are still in high school
DUBLINGUY1973: Wouldn't we all?! But i think once you give up, whats left for you? You've gotta have hope otherwise life is empty. I don't mean to sound morbid but its true. Without determination and confidence, love is lost.....
Shadow_lover: Personally I tried the long distance thing against my better judgment, and now I will not go further than friends with anyone outside my state.
Yes I have thought of that as well cause from myown experience, you can't trust them to keep in communication and in touch with you but then again you dont know if the person down the road from you would either for sure, I suppose.
I have met someone who leaves a ways from here. We have been talking and want to be together. the distance is only that distance. How you feel about someone is what matters not the distance. You can always make the distance closer. yes be willing to relocate to them or them to me it depends on what we decide.
massticles: You've got to look at it from two different angles Shan.
A relationship at any distance is possible as long as there is communication. And honesty. And commitment. That's just the honest truth right there.
The downside is you've still got to take into account the constraints of time. Your current commitments and obligations, and the willingness of the other person to accept those. Of course when it comes to current commitments and obligations, distance does not matter as they should be accepted regardless for such a relationship to work.
Yes well it's obvious that there was a HUGE one of these missing with my own experience with long distance relationship, and that was honesty. Don't know what happened to all the "real" and "honest" people now a days that are single....
life is a series of conversations agreements and decisions
they can be had again and renewed at any time
much of a relationship is a decision
thats what i believe about it.
some people never met before they married and made a decision to follow the path of their culture and have become happy together and remained married til death.
wolfpack: I have met someone who leaves a ways from here. We have been talking and want to be together. the distance is only that distance. How you feel about someone is what matters not the distance. You can always make the distance closer. yes be willing to relocate to them or them to me it depends on what we decide.
I'd be willing to move to the ends of the earth to be with him
mindfful: careful you will end up in the rumour thread
if its right its right am i right?
*curtsy*
You know me Elena, I never believed in cyber anything, but he has totally changed my mind about so many things, it's really amazing. He is truly a beautiful person and if I have to move mountains to be with him, I will.... wonder if he's listening...
I wish the same for you Elena....
If I end up in the rumor thread, they'd better make it good...
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