'Do Long Distance Relationships Work?' Matt Walsh Gives Advice

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[shermockery]

My wife and I did close to 2 years long distance from '89-91. No internet; just a lot of letters, cards, and phone calls. We saw each other on average every 6-7 weeks for a few days but that was it. Married 32 years this year. Never been apart since!

[mama_knitter]

Met the love of my life two weeks before I left for college and he left for boot camp. Did the long distance relationship thing for four years and half of our first year of marriage. Expecting our fourth child, been through a cancer diagnosis with one of them, brain surgeries with another, a deployment during our first child’s first year of life and plenty of moves across the country. I praise God for what our love has been through, we can do hard things and we’re stronger and better together.

[VincentNoot]

I had a long distance relationship for 1 year (i was in the Netherlands, she was in the usa, but we had met in person, dated for 2 months) because I had to wait for the fiancé visa. Everything worked out fine because we trusted each other, same religion, patience, and we were committed. It does work if you’re both committed.

[go-beyond_plus-ultra]

My high school boyfriend and I went to different colleges. We were still in the same state, but the distance was enough that I couldn't see him all the time, especially in his senior year. Today we are married and have been together for over 12 years. Distance is definitely a stressor, but if you both want to make it work and put in the work to keep the relationship alive, then it is of course possible.

[itsgettingold]

We met, knew immediately, formally decided in 11 days to marry, 5 years apart in different parts of the country and different countries, married for 33 years, he died, still love him more than my life, will be with him again. Yes, long distance can work.

[dianak]

I met my husband through mutual friends. We went on one date and talked all night. As the sun was coming up he asked me to marry him and i agreed. 3 weeks later we were married. Here we are today celebrating 44 years and still married we're still in love with each other. We raised 2 children and now have 5 grandchildren. Who can say what's right for another.

[SilverHawk]

It worked for my boyfriend and me, for 2 years but it was terribly difficult and we would do everything in our power to not do it again.

[Amocoru]

I met my wife playing a video game online. We did online dating for 3-4 years until she finished her graduate work and then moved in together. Been together twelve years now and we couldn't be happier. I feel like we formed a much deeper connection that way. We were already completely in love with each other and had so many meaningful conversations before we ever even saw each other. It definitely works in some cases.

[EtherealBias]

I met my wife who was working abroad in Singapore at the time while I was in the United States. We did long distance for almost 2 years but after lots of communication and patience, we're happily married with a child on the way. It works if you put in the effort.

[cavedweller]

I found a girl online and it was long distance from the start. We both established our beliefs and what we wanted from the relationship in the future (marriage) and it’s going great.

[alexandraashley]

They do work. But I know they are not for everyone. It is very difficult. I was long distance with my husband for a year before we got married. We tried to see each other once a month. Not everyone can handle one, but if you truly love each other, it really is so worth it when you’re permanently together. 😊

[SimpleeCece]

I think distance makes a relationship stronger if it can survive through it. You really bond and cherish each other’s presence so much more. I’m currently doing long distance right now and I think it’s good time to be intentional and also continue working on yourself.

[libertas]

I met my wife online in a complete spontaneous conversation we ended up having. It wasn't on a dating app. After a while we met in person even though we lived on different continents. Now we live together and we're happily married. Of course we had a lot of challenges to work out and get to know each other better with time, but there is no marriage in this world that doesn't go through this phase. At the end of the day, it's easier to do everything in person, of course. But it doesn't mean distance relationships can't work if both are determined to make it work. It does have to culminate in living together at some point though.

[Sara]

I feel like in some way they help people see if the relationship is based on shared values. When you are in the same place, in a new relationship the physical attraction can overwhelm the bigger picture, what makes a relationship work; being attracted to their personality and having similar values. Physical attraction is important of course, but there needs to be more depth to a marriage, and having some distance can help with focusing on the non-physical aspects of a relationship to see if you two are a true fit. Of course with a long distance relationship making time to talk and see each other is very important, especially if you live in time zones where it's nighttime for one but daytime for the other. I think as long as you make it a point to meet in person multiple times before marriage, nothing is wrong with long distance relationships.

[beavadakkoot]

Hubby and I had a long distance relationship for almost 4 years. We met at 18 & 20. Got married at 24 & 22 right after finishing college. When you have christ at the base, no sex before marriage (we even chose to not kiss either), then it is amazing. We have an amazing marriage. Just choose someone with God's guidance and someone with the same values ❤

[nathanbourquin]

They do. My wife and I did long distance for a while. Her in Hawaii, me in Switzerland. It only works if there is the intention for it to end. And we did that as soon as we felt was right, which was when I was visiting on a Christmas trip. The long term phase lasted 7-8 months. I don’t believe that much longer makes sense.

[gigiizzy]

Me and my girlfriend and I have been in a long-distance relationship for 3.5 years. It absolutely works. Though the goal should be to eventually move in together.

[sol_real]

Was in a long distance relationship with my wife for about 2 years, getting to see each other twice a year, we used that opportunity to talk about our life and how we want to handle issues, from our finance to child to goals, we spoke about everything, 4 years into the marriage and it looks like we only just started dating.

[marshavilkas]

It does work! My husband is British, and I am an Indian Swede. We were in separate countries before we got married. It was tough, but we were willing to put in the work. It can work if you are committed to having a relationship, getting married, and starting a family:)

[jasminestallings]

It worked for me and my now husband lol. Before we started to date, we were friends from church camp. We were both from different churches, cities, and states. This was back in 2011. Then in 2012, I had a chance of going abroad to study in Japan and I was stoked. He was too when I told him. However, things took a turn and the program ended before I could even go. When I told him that I couldn't go, his heart broke. Other than my family, I didn't have much support of my going to Japan. When I mentioned it at my old church, ladies were praying against it. So in 2013, on Valentine's Day, he asked me to be his girlfriend and we dated long distance. We traveled, sent letters, video chatted, even had a brief hiatus one year, then September 2016, we decided to officially close the gap and seven years later, we're parents to the craziest, whacky, loving, and adorable children that God has blessed us with. So in short, yeah they work lol