I am new here just wanna know if distance is really a barrier in a relationship

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Yes! Many do not tràvel! I've met men who did thou on paid dating sites!!!!

Of course it is. What are you going to do.. hop a plane every time you want to meet up?

That would get real old.. real fast.

Of course distance matters.

There are many barriers to a relationship.
It all depends on the people in the relationship.

The trick is to find someone that fits your circumstances.

Just because anything is possible some things are not probable.

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May you find your desires and make some friends along the way.

Yes, distance can be a barrier for a lot of people in a relationship. I don't see it lasting for long but if you know you want to be together, one needs to relocate. That's not easy. From what I've observed in my life, most people only move to a completely different area for a good job or to retire. In your 40's and 50's, you're kind of living where you want to live and also have family/kids/grand kids that live nearby.

Logistically, emotionally, and metaphorically

This one ^^^^^

Can't speak for anyone else. For me a long distance relationship is not ideal

Lovely reply, i love that

If this song has been written by someone who really mean every words he said here , then it is true that distance is not a barrier in a relationship. If someone truly loves you, he or she would do everything for you.

It never fails, never
Whenever you are near
My heart begins to glow
Feeling this way
Is so new to me
I hope it last forever
Cause I need you so.
Just for you

I'd climb the highest mountain
Just for you
I'd swim across the sea
Just for you
I'd build a monument
So the world can see
What you mean to me.
Darling you are
You are the one
That I've been dreaming 'bout
And waiting for so long
And I owe you all
And so much more
Cause you have released my emotions
And let them out the door.
(back to refrain)

Oh, oh, oh
Just for you I climb across the sea
Just for you
I'd build a monument
So the world can see
What you mean to me.
Oh, oh, oh
I'd climb the highest mountain
I'd swim-I'd swim

In that whole song he's talking about going and seeing the person he loves in person. He never talks about transporting his mental state across words, all the things he talks about are showing acts of faith and love. He says he'll build a monument he never says how. If he means physicaly then why would it matter to the person they are trying to impress. Some things can only be conveyed through physical interaction. I'm not going to lie im speaking through whiskey right now so don't be offended please.

I am new here and I just wanted to know if distance is a barrier and if sex is an important factor to consider in a long term relationship

I don't think it is and I have been through your profile, You are really beautiful

Thats up to you and your personal opinion. Now if you're wondering about someone elses opinion I think they are very important factors with the situation I am in. I would feel like crap if someone from very far away decided I would be worth the travel and money to find out I'm not for them. The emotional devastation they would go through might not be worth it. Also it would hurt me too.

If you know that any distance would only be temporary because you are prepared to relocate if all goes well, then distance itself isn't a barrier. To reach the point where you are prepared to relocate would require several dates in my opinion, and meeting someone any distance away costs a lot in time and money. The upside is that you can learn a lot about each other by emails, phone calls and Skype, before you even decide to meet, which can only be a good thing. It really all depends on the two people involved, and it is not an easy option compared with dating someone in your home town.

Welcome to Mingle2 and good luck in your search.

do you mean it as a barrier/tool that would stop a relationship from growing? for me it is not the distance but the people who are involved that would either choose to be committed or not. true love would bring anyone happiness wherever he may be and if that is a mutual feeling distance does not and cannot take that happiness away

Distance is less of a barrier for an already established relationship.

Your spouse is temporarily employed in another city or country. It may be a barrier and may not be, depending on how you each look at it and the amount of trust you have in each other. The relationship is already established and there is promise of a reunion.

Distance is a major factor in the dating process. The relationship has not been established. A promise of union is unsure and fraught with peril. Love requires time together to grow into that type of relationship. Distance is a barrier to that time together.

I'm at a point in my life where I could relocate to anywhere within a month or two. I am content where I live right now. Would I relocate to be near someone I just met? Not likely. In the past, I have relocated to be near someone I already loved. I have had someone relocate to be near me that already knew me.

While distance makes it more difficult to establish love, it can be done. It takes dedication, honesty and commitment by both parties.

You have a lot of good points Tom. I've experienced long distance relationships, but both times it was with someone I knew locally and moved away.

I too am at a point in my life where I could easily relocate and have thought about whether I would relocate to be near someone I haven't met in person and no, I would want to have had face to face contact a few times before making that decision.

When I think of dating, I envision holding hands, going out to dinner, walking on the beach, the first kiss, and mostly the stuff that goes along with face to face interactions. I missed those things when I was in a long distant relationship. But I've also given this a lot of thought if I were to consider getting to know someone long distance and how we could compensate for the lack of the face to face interactions, in a way that would appease my romantic nature.

Thanks to technology, it's possible to still have date night or go for an afternoon picnic using skpe, or another means of webcam. I think if someone wants to date long distance, it's a matter of changing ones perception and preconceived ideas of what dating is for them. Get creative and use your imagination. But be realistic at the same tim,. there's a lot of factors involved to consider.

Like Duttoneer said, you have the opportunity to really get to know someone when most of your interactions are writing to each other.

I believe it's possible so long as both are dedicated and honest with each other. For me, it's not preferable, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.

cheers Ome317 speaking from the heart over a bottle of beer.... Yeah, let yourself drown with intoxication, it's weekend enjoy your weekend!

The question is .... Is distance really a barrier in a relationship. No I wouldn't consider it a barrier or hindrance, you can still have a relationship even you are far away from each other. If you truly love someone , you will be willing to do every possible way just to see her. It doesn't matter how far, a man will cover the distance just to prove his love(this is what the song is trying to convey)

There are also other ways to show our love to someone, not just physically but in every aspect, mentally emotionally and spiritually. To some people it really doesn't matter to have a long distance relationship. It depends on how strong your feelings are for each other and how you both show your love . Love is patient, always trusts, hopes and perseveres. It will never fail even with distance. If it fails due to distance then it's not love at all

Spot On!

Writing allows time for one to consider what they say, look at it and make changes before the other reads it. There is time to contemplate the words read and digest their meaning. It also sets a record of accountability that can enhance honesty.

Live video allows us to see active body language and facial expressions while words are being said. It gives us a way to affirm our understanding of the person that wrote to us. It also allows us to see the unwritten and the non-described truth of their being.

In person allows us to experience the other with our remaining senses. Determine the nature of the person's touch, detect their pheromone signature, assess their personal cleanliness, taste their chemical makeup and over-all, sense physical compatibility.

All these methods of bonding have importance to building a relationship of love. Accurate compatibility can't be done without time in-person. The more time spent together the better the assessment can be.

Isn't that what the whole courtship process is about? An Assessment of compatibility?