"Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large."

As a verb, it's definitions include: "expect with confidence" and "to cherish a desire with anticipation."

So a long distance relationship is going to require a huge dose of HOPE.. and an optimism that can conquer the many moments of dejection, and despair. The confidence of the parties involved will be severely challenged.. No doubt about that..

If you come across a soul who speaks to you, moves you, and has opened up a desire to meet this person.. just like any difficult task in life.. you would need to get your self in order. Yes, you have to use your head.. but that doesn't mean you rationalize yourself to death over a decision. You have to counter with your heart..

There will always be doubt, and then you overcome.. there will the "I want this NOW" feelings.. and the world will create many obstacles.. and you overcome again.

It is each involved person's responsibility to tackle those obstacles so that they may come together at the middle ground.

It is not fair for one of the two, to make the situation turn successful.. it is a joint effort.. the whole way.

That meeting of the mind and heart is essential before taking the road of the long distance relationship together.. it is a hard travel.. and some may not be up for the challenges that will arise.

That being said.. most everyone knows themselves.. are you that person? Or are you not? If you are.. it will most likely work out if the other person is as like minded as your self.

If you are not that person.. and you feel you cannot overcome the despairs, the loneliness, the impatience for the amount of time it takes to make the goals a reality.. you have a strong chance of it not being successful.

Myself.. for some dumb reason, have either been cursed or blessed with a strong heart, and yet still a mind for overcoming most obstacles. So I still believe..

May everyone be successful at whatever path they find themselves going down...

Beautifully said cityblues, and thank you. That's pretty much what I was trying to say, only it came out different. I guess I've been cursed or blessed as well, I still believe also and have that strong heart and will to over come obstacles. Perhaps some day I'll find someone who does the same.

I wish you success as well.

That will happen the moment you feel ready and worthy of that. And if you then happen to meet someone online who lives a little further away -which can also be a few hours- you will feel whether or not it is right. But only when you are ready for 'higher' love if you catch my drift as then you are can also attract a partner who's at that level.
I know that as I've been there myself. What you then feel and experience is totally different from an 'average' connection and you will both just know and feel it.
All people that show up on your path are reflections of your own inner world. So use that knowledge to your advantage to see where you still need to work on Self.
You will be ready for a deeper/higher connection when you reach the point you are not really wanting or needing a relationship anymore. When you are truly entirely fulfilled on your own.

**I'm using quotation marks to make clear I mean no judgement with the words higher and average. It's neutral and factual, not right or wrong either way.

Thanks Crystal, that makes sense. And I agree, each experience we have when people show up in our lives can be used to our advantage, to learn and grow from within.

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