So, I met someone during State Patty's Day. Don't get excited because he doesn't live anywhere near here nor does he attend Penn State. But he's very attractive ;). But the question I pose for you today is one concerning long distance. What are your limits via long distance? Do you have any options. He's, again at a different college, so I'm wondering if we should just be friends I mean it's not like it's love at first sight or anything. I don't know... Let's evaluate!
When you meet someone, generally, you talk to get to know one another a little farther to know where you want to take the relationship. Actually, you talk so that you know whether or not you actually want a relationship. But anyway, when the distance is a little bit longer I think the rules are slightly different. At this point in our lives not many people want to be tied down to one person, especially males. So in the process of a long distance relationship of any kind it goes without saying that both people involved have to be very dedicated and willing to make it work. Still, this is long distance we're talking about. In this case, he may transfer to Penn State next semester, but what if the possibility of being geographically closer did not exist? There would be the price of tickets, gas, energy, a lot of skyping or oovoo, and putting yourself out there. Is it possible to get to know someone from thousands of miles away? There's nothing better than face to face contact. Skype and oovoo help a lot, but when building any kind of 'connection' I think that part is essential.
I think I have my answer. It is possible; just not possible for everyone. Me personally, it depends. If I can only see you once or twice a year then I might just have to be your friend. But if we see one another closer to something like once a month or one every couple of months, that can work. Distance makes the heart grow fonder but too much distance makes the heart disappear, that's my little twist on it. But that's just it: my opinion. What do you think?
I think long distance relationships are not a good thing. I'm sure for some people they may work out very well, but I don't think I would have the motivation to continue a relationship with someone if I didn't see them all the time, especially if I just met them.
ReplyDeleteMy roommate is in a long-distance relationship and it seems to be going pretty well. She comes to State College to visit him fairly often and they don't seem to be any less in love, so I think there's definite proof it can work out.
ReplyDeleteA lot of my guy friends on one of the floors in our building came with girlfriends that went to different schools. The first semester it seems to be working great with the and everything. But once the second semester started, a few of them went on breaks or broke up with their girl friends just because it wasn't working for them in college. My guy friends were always reserving themselves and were afraid to go out and experience the college life and were unhappy when their other friends were going out and having fun. Just with my experience of seeing my friends holding themselves back, I don't think they work out in college.
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