How do you keep a long distance relationship with a guy you've only known for 5 weeks?

How to Make Long Distance Relationship Work

I've learned that there are several factors that take part in a "long-distance love relationship".
We all know that communication; understanding, compromise, trust, faith, honesty and most of all a lot of patience are the key. More easily said than done, right?
And let's not forget to mention all the frustration in the physical department.

Whether you are 2 hours or thousands of miles away, there's one reason why you are in this long distance relationship. "LOVE". If you believe in love, believe in yourself and respect who you are and respect the other person then things will work out as planned. So, think positive and make the best of the situation. Above all, don't lie. Feelings are not Lego blocks.
But, love or not, if you know that you're not the long-distance type material, or if you're not willing to give 100%, don't commit. Be aware of yourself - don't fool yourself or the other person.

Prepare yourself ahead of time for the "long-distance roller coaster ride" of your life. Problems will arise and misunderstanding will always play a big part. If you communicate well enough on the phone or email, then both of you should be able to dedicate the relationship to openness, trust and honesty. Its natural that you will have doubts about the other person being so far away but you shouldn't feel that; if you're true to yourself, right?

Being in this type of relationship requires a lot of understanding. It's part of life, being in love and more…that also goes for the mental and physical. These are more than things, in my opinion. You can't purchase them at a grocery store, find it in your local yellow pages or deposit it to your bank account. You can't return it when you're done with it. It's more valuable than that!

So, my best advice to anyone who's in this "long-distance roller coaster" would be…Be true to your self. Let your relationship grow, let it blossom gradually. Take care of it like a rose garden. What I mean by this is, when you know that your partner is suffering or in pain, nurture them. With love and help they can grow once again.

This makes for a successful "long-distance' relationship. Good Luck

Here is more advice from WikiAnswers contributors:

• I'm in the exact same situation. I met the man of my dreams through a business situation in September '04. We live 3000 miles apart, he actually lives in my home town. We've spent two weekends together so far and the next is planned in two weeks. He's been here and met my children and friends, next I go there and do the same. It was love at first sight. We are commited to finding a way to be together in marriage some day. I want to move there, which is also where my family still is. Unfortunately, this means moving my children away from their father. This decision is heart-wrenching because he is an exceptional father, however, due to his career and schedule we are unable to have any normal type of visitation plan. They are mostly with me. I feel stuck here and want to start a new life for all of us with this wonderful man, but feel it's a selfish decision. What will it do to the kids now and in the long run? My ex and I are still great friends, and there is no desire on either of our parts to get back together. But when do I get to start fresh and follow my dreams?? I'm facing possibly losing him (it doesn't make sense for him to move here) for the sake of my children and my ex. Is that the right decision or am I a wimp?

But anyway - back to your question. You keep it going by first knowing that it is worth fighting for, and then finding ways to see each in person. I don't know how far your distance is, but we are making this work coast to coast. My only advice is that although written communication is a great way to get inside someone's head, the face to face physical connection is equally as important. I say go for it!

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