<p>I've been close friends with a girl for quite some time now and I really like her. However, we're both attending college next year (Fall 2009) and may quite possibly enroll in different schools. Do you think I should take the initiative and try to start a long distance relationship or just remain as friends?</p>
<p>In my opinion, a long distance relationship might not work out if you hadn’t been dating that long before you were separate, not that I have any real authority on the matter.</p>
<p>yea though you might have the summer to get to know each other better, I would not start it unless you can see yourself being committed to this girl likewise the same for her for a very long time and that you guys can both 100% trust each other. also jealousy might be another issue. you must have great communication skills and 100% committed and trusting</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. The problem is that she lives far away. We’ve been in contact through phone, fb, etc… for a while, but just as friends. (I believe I forgot to add this in the previous description). </p>
<p>Any more advice?</p>
<p>I think long distance relationships are fine, but it totally depends on the people in them.
Here’s the thing though - if she lives far away already, and she’s going to a different college, what exactly do you think “starting a relationship” entails? As in, what’s going to make it any different than “staying just friends”?</p>
<p>Why not wait till you both are in college to see if you are ready (and capable) of handling a long-distance relationship? It’s hard to make a decision about the future without actually knowing what life in college will be like …</p>
<p>Give it a few months in college - see if anyone on campus catches your eye - and then see if it would be possible to effectively conduct a long-distance relationship.</p>
<p>And don’t forget! While a long-distance relationship may be logistically possible, make sure it is a relationship that will make you feel happy and content. You don’t want to put yourself into a relationship where you are miserable because you can’t see your girlfriend regularly.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. Any more?</p>
<p>lol don’t do it, chico. unless this is the girl you want and you’re sure don’t want to let her go. if you’re not sure, there are other girls out there. a long distance can take a lot out of you</p>
<p>Stay friends. If you end up closer physically in college or later on in life, take the chance, but it’s not worth it at this point.</p>
<p>Well, as of now, if I could choose only one girl in the world, it would be her. However, I understand the possible complexities with a long distance relationship. Should I just wait, remain friends, and romanticize about would could happen, or try and go the extra mile?</p>
<p>I know some people tend to ignore each other if they break up, etc… and I really don’t want that to happen. I’m kind of conflicted in this department. =/</p>
<p>Relationships are pointless now, the age of romance and adventure is over. Sorry =(</p>
<p>How much distance exactly?</p>
<p>We live ~1200 miles apart. (yes, it’s quite a long distance).</p>
<p>Do what you believe is right.</p>