In today’s world where everyone is busy with work, school or other
things it becomes hard to meet someone in real life. More and more
people are using online dating sites or other sites where they can meet
new people. Sometimes, they fall in love with those people and even
though they live far away they try to have a long distance relationship.
Can long distance relationships work or are they doomed to failure?
People have different opinions about it; some say it works, and some say
that it does not work. I am going to mention some negative and positive
aspects of long distance relationships which are freedom, trust, cost
and distance.
Even though most people think long distance
relationships cannot work there are some positive aspects of it.
Firstly, "it gives more time for yourself". Being in a long distance
relationship allows you to have more time for yourself. You can do all
the things that you want to do and you have more freedom even though you
are in a relationship. Secondly, people in long distance relationships
trust each other more than people in non-long distance relationships.
When you are in a long distance relationship you have to trust your
partner completely, in order to make the relationship work.
Along
with the positive aspects of long distance relationships there are also
some negative aspects of them. Firstly, long distance relationships can
get expensive. In order to see your partner you have to pay for the
bus, train or plane ticket which can be expensive, especially if you
live far away from your partner and if you are still a student.
Secondly, there is a "fear of your partner cheating or being
unfaithful". In a long distance relationship you are not with your
partner a lot and therefore you do not see what they are actually doing.
There is always a possibility that your partner will cheat on you and
that is why trust is very important.
On
one hand, "distance can make the heart grow fonder". When you do not
see your partner for a longer period of time it makes you appreciate the
little things more. You appreciate hugging, kissing and spending time
with your partner more than you would in a non-long distance
relationship. On the other hand, you miss your partner a lot. In a long
distance relationship you cannot be with your partner a lot and
therefore you miss them. Missing them and not seeing them so often can
have a negative impact on the relationship and can also lead to a break
up.
As with any relationship, long distance relationships have
negative and positive aspects. When two people really want to be
together then no distance or time is big enough to tear them apart. Long
distance relationships do take more effort and energy but in the end
when you close the distance it is all worth it.
What are your thoughts on Long distance relationships?
xoxo Katja
