Can You Handle a Long Distance Relationship?

Jun 7
07:41

2005

Debbie Anderson

Debbie Anderson

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A long distance relationship will work for you if:

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- You trust your partner completely.

- You like to spend time alone.

- You have many outside hobbies and interests

- You're like a sexual camel and can go weeks,Can You Handle a Long Distance Relationship? Articles if notmonths, without sexual intimacy.

- You can afford high speed Internet, are computer literateand can operate a web cam.

- You love to talk on the phone.

- You know how to turn your lover on over the phone and theInternet.

- You don't feel lonely when out with other couples.

- You have the confidence that you can handle thisrelationship well, no matter what comes your way (includinga possible separation.)

- You know how to keep busy.

- You have supportive friends.

A long distance relationship will NOT work for you if:

- You or the other partner has a history of alcoholism oraddiction. Often infidelity and unpredictability accompanythese issues leading to a long-distance catastrophe.

- You or the other partner has a history of manic depressionor depression. Once again infidelity and unpredictabilityaccompany these disorders.

- You are the third wheel in a love triangle. If he or sheis off to see an ex, a wife or children you might have aproblem on your hands.

- You are an emotionally insecure codependent who suffersfrom anxiety if he or she goes to the store, never mind along ways away.

- You have a history of jealousy or suspicion.

- You need a hug every day.

- You need sex every day.

- You do not write good letters or don't like communicatingvia email or yahoo messenger.

- You don't communicate well on the phone.

- You can't afford a computer or long distance calls.