Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026
2/25/2026Question of the Day
My friend actually found his girlfriend on here, and they live in completely different countries. That feels like the rare 1% to me, because making that kind of long-distance commitment is hard. Personally, I need physical touch for a relationship to feel real—talking can only go so far before it stops being enough. What do y’all think? Am I overthinking it, or does it really take a different level of patience and commitment to make something like that work?
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6mo
Long distance can be difficult but it helps to work towards closing the distance, depending on how long that distance is. It also works if both parties like there alone time and have their own lives to live. I also don't have an issue with people starting relationships online, before meeting. It can work.
6mo
I've learned that when two people want something to work out, they find a way. Except for death 😁 I know friends who met their partners online.But just like you, I also find long-distance relationships difficult. I've been in a long-distance relationship before. We were from different states, and many times I just wanted to have that person close by.I broke up with him because of his immaturity and also his lack of trust. I have trust issues. That's why the distance; I'm accepting more friendships these days.
6mo
You're not overthinking it; those are valid concerns. It does take a lot of patience and commitment, but also communication and trust. If they're both on the same page, it can work. Long-distance relationships are tough, but if the connection's there, people make it work.
6mo
Everyones different
6mo
Long distance strips a relationship down to its structure. No proximity. No convenience. Just words, effort, and consistency. That’s why it either deepens quickly or collapses. But if your nervous system needs presence and touch to feel bonded, that’s not a flaw. It’s self-awareness. It doesn’t take less commitment to want physical closeness. It just means you know how you attach.
6mo
25 years ago I - in California - met a younger guy in Australia online and married him, and had a son, we only spent like 2 weeks physically together in Sydney before he moved here. I've met my 5 besties here and they are as far flung as Sweden and Tunisia. But creating a bond that lasts without physical touch takes intention and patience and a willingness to communicate well and be open. And if you want a romantic attachment you need to ask the hard questions early. Like who would move? When can we meet? Etc.
6mo
Its more than patient, you have to methodically integrate into each other's day to day with people's attention spans now a days. I feel that the level of confidence required on both people is a lot too.
6mo
Love always finds a way
6mo
6mo
No, you're right, it's tough. Talking can only go to certain extend that you can't make emotions or feelings feel different from the last. It's all in the voice tone, the expression, the emotion running through you with physical touch just by holding hands. I couldn't commit to long distance relationships if I'm being honest.
6mo
It is possible for some people, but it's rough. The most successful ones are ones with a planned end date to the separation. Statistics seem a little misleading. 60% report having been in successful long distance relationships, but only 31% report having closed the distance gap. Some people might have a different definition of successful than I do, because like you, I expect there to be a physical quality to any relationship at some point (and I don't mean sex specifically).
6mo
I've done LDR before and it's very difficult but it works out for some people.
6mo
6mo
You need patiently waiting and trust each other also a good communication It's hard but if you love someone or you love each other you have to be patience. When the is right you meeting soon and live together (edited)
6mo
you aren't overthinking it, everyone's know LDR is hard, but it still can work with commitment, effort, communication, understanding, and trust. it really depends on the people.
6mo
If they really want it would work
6mo
To me the absolute number one factor is how important physical touch/intimacy/interaction/etc is to you. There's many ways to enjoy a relationship while long distance, especially with all the technology nowadays. If the crave for the tangible part of a relationship is not something you really need, long distance is very doable. You can still want and desire to physical touch your long distance partner but it needs to be a strong want at most and not a necessity because if physicality is a necessity then eventually the long distance will tire imo.
6mo
I don't do long distance relationships. Hell, I don't do any romantic relationships lol
6mo
If both people are fine with, they'll make it work, but if two or one of you can't, it won't. If it's something you can't be patient with I suggest matching up with people where you are from. Just being direct, no need to dive in deep, it's most likely just preference and what you can or can't handle.
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