Unfortunately, although I can be quite 'independent' and a 'free bird', I do not feel long distance relationships can work out. Long pauses without seeing each other certainly create negative thoughts, over-hyped emotions, and unwanted emotions such as jealousy or resentment. Plus there is lots of wasted emotions that are nearly impossible to control (both positive and negative that when endured regularly in a long distance relationships are quite exhausting.) For example, over excitement on seeing each other next, although you have become quasi used to being alone, having your routine and space, which all changes with a blink of an eye when you reunite.(yes it's exciting, but a lot of hyped emotions that can cloud thoughts), then while together, especially if it is untold or near the end of the reuniting, all you can think of is how miserable it will be to be apart again, and wondering when he will come back and stay ....(forever)
Female, 36-40 years, Dating, GA, US | Nov 13, 2013