Long Distnace Love

[Texas&Florida728]

Okay long distance should be about trust and caring for one another from distance and just making sure your other half knows you love them and are there for them whenever you need them.
But how come we always have our doubts or when something little gets in the way they make it seem like it's a big issue!?? hmmm...

[Sharon Q]

The distance makes it harder because you're not always there with the person, you dont know what they are doing. It also has to do with the level of communication and if the couple involved has any mental illness such as depression, anxiety, things like that can increase doubts and worries.

[efish1042]

I second Sharon Q. There is such a need for trust and communication in LDRs. Even more so for those with anxiety and other mental health issues. Emotions often run high in LDRs and that includes negative ones. It's just another challenge associated with LDRs.

[hans]

Yes, this is so true, the key words are trust and communication in order for a LDR to work. I guess it's a bit mental to be able to trust one person that you don't see that often apart from how that person is of course. And communication is something both have to work on.
I have noticed for myself that trust - being able to relax more in the relationship has grown after we have had and overcome issues earlier. I guess it's because you learn to know that other person more and more.
I feel so lucky to be in my relationship with my beautiful SO

[Amelia]

I think LDR need more than just trust and communication. I think you also need to respect your SO and to be honest with them. To a certain extent you need to respect their life and the fact that yes they are in a different place they have different friends, they have work commitments etc and you need to respect that they can't drop, stop or change everything for you. In regards to honesty, you need to be honest to your so about your worries and possibly figure out a way to minimize these worries.

[D.4C]

i haven't had any doubts as of yet in my LDR...there was one little snag...but my SO dealt with it...and i trusted her wholeheartedly...i'm sure there might be some things in the future...and when we get to that point...we can deal with it together...be understanding...if you love each other enough...you'll get through it...

[artgrl808]

The answer is in the question: "What makes us doubt in Long DISTANCE Relationships?" The distance between you and your SO causes you to doubt. Why? Because you're simply not there with them like you were before. The key is to just trust him/her and to communicate. You're emotional well-being is being tested when you're in an LDR, but LDR's also help you to realize just how strong you really are. You can't help doubting your SO sometimes, but don't let it get in the way of your relationship. Happy endings are real. You just have to put in the effort to make them happen sometimes...
Best of Luck!~

[Honour]

It's difficult in an LDR because you aren't with your SO to see what they get up to day after day. It's stressful because they could do something behind your back without knowing it if they aren't 100% committed, however if you and your SO are committed, and you communicate regularly, things should be more than fine. Trust is one of the ultimate things that an LDR boils down to, if you can't trust your SO, not much point in being in that LDR. And as the poster above said, the distance part of the relationship is what makes it daunting and what makes you doubt. You just have to try and avoid thinking about it.