I met my bf 2 years ago on EP. We have been romantic for about a year and a half.. video chat every day and go on dates and watch movies and work out together and almost everything a couple does except physically touch. Its as 'good' as it gets i guess but at the same time feels like putting life on hold and living in a fantasy

I think I've whined somewhere that people need more terms than just "long distance", there are so many ways to have a relationship to choose from these days.
And that I don't get people's Long Distance hatred on SW. There's lots of silent types who have occasionally posted or told of happy LD relationships, but not a day does go by that people don't post "LD relationships, they suck right?" with a bunch of "Yeah, that's for stupid lamers only" responses, like this one for example!

Aaand in case you wanted "unbiased" stats, it's weird enough that there is http://www.longdistancerelationshipstatistics.com/
"75 % of all engaged couples have been (at some point) in a long distance relationship"
Do you REALLY want to take the chances of hitching up with someone who CAN'T handle long-distance relationships? It's not ideal, but in light of statistics, a couple who haven't been in LDR at some point just haven't had it happen YET.

Also, (almost) nobody would be in an LDR if they weren't good, at some point. Absolute majority of all relationships end; most of them are "short distance" relationships. And I need to find that study which shows that LDR or ones that started LDR are actually more enduring than ones that start locally. Probably has to do with that "every relationships turns long distance at some point" effect in part. On the flip side, many people need that "near" relationship.

So, any volunteers for a study? ;)

I met someone on EP and we did the Long distance thing for about a year. He lived 15 hrs away. He moved out here to be with me, we lived together for 9 months but sadly it ended. I had really thought I found the one. I embrace and enjoy what LD relationships can give to someone but the physical needs of not having the person there is very challenging.

Yes I was in Florida and he was in Montreal. He was a computer geek and was forever helping me clean and clear my system. The more we chatted, the more we fell deeper in love. He was WELL versed in computers and was able to repair mine with great ease. Guiding me through my P.C. while we chatted via Skype and headphones. We both met and it was incredible. He flew down and we met and it was completely the best romance EVER. We married and he had a Stroke. Paralyzed most his muscles and even his speech. AND thus I had to place him in a nursing facility; so he could have the proper care.
Robert was the best lover...I miss him immensely. However with his inability to speak, he was unable to understand why I wasn't able to hear nor understand him and then... he would become violent.
Love is strong. When it's right, you will just know!
I would give up my own life to have back just one more night of his tender and sensual lovemaking. Love hurts. We cannot grasp the ring on this Merry Go Round that can grant all our wishing and dreams to come true. Yet we still have hope, don't we?

I met someone on EP and we've been together for 3 years. We broke up this year 😨

I had a series of them back in the EP days. They always reached the point where one of us would realize the futility of it and feel unsatisfied and back away. I was addicted to the feelings because they are so strong but now I avoid them because of the inevitable feeling of futility when you can't do real couple stuff.

Yes. 1 year as he migrated to the US then we just grew apart.

I Carla, sets her books down and wipes that final tear,the one that might've still lead her to hope, never let go of your hope. And Robert, don't let them take your hope and dreams, I meant what I told you last night. Be free to love.we just might've found the answer.

I had one that lasted 3 1/2 years. However, due to various circumstances we never met in person. I consider it however to be one of my most meaningful relationships:)

I did. He moved all from MONTREAL to South Florida. We married via Notary and he then had a Stroke. Unable to speak, or walk, He has to be in a full care facility. He can understand when spoken to. He's bilingual. French English. Simply cannot speak with clarity.

What's LD?Not sure what you mean.

Friendships, yes. They tend to last years. Anything else, no. Only one I was interested in for a relationship was worth meeting.

And it's called, L. D.R..long distance, Relationship.

Married him 15 years ago.

Platonic ones :)

It lasted the whole 2 years of marriage we were separated, only ending when my country got of its loathsome ass and let her in

I dated long distance for a year with one before we moved in together, he cheated on me and we broke up about a year after living together. On the crazy ride of LD again and it has been about 7 months