Once, I came across over a discussion on the radio while on my way back.The topic of the day was LDR.which stands for long distance relationship.
Its seems from what i heard was LDR.I was curious about it,
A couple who managed to survive it They were from an era. An era where there is no things called as internet! No email! No Webcam! No skype!it seems that they managed to survive through the old-fashion way-writing letters to each other.It seems that they will write to each other every month.And try to guess how long that they wrote to each other ? 3 months ? 9 months ? Tsk tsk no no no... 10 years.10 years of communicating thru letters.Honestly i found the story amusing.Cuz from the stories I heard before this was about how the people that called to the radio station, tell their stories on how most of them try to LDR and couldnt survive the hardship that came out which consist of some cheated on their partners, lost interest, lost trust n etc.
What was more amazing was that that woman that called in said that they are currently happily married for 10 years with 4 kids.and there I was thinking ''woah , aunty how old are u now lar?'' So basically they know each other for 20 years + if I'm not mistaken .=S
Seriously it's really amazing to hear these true stories.Actually it did kinda clear my doubt slight bit about LDR.
Honestly all this while I was thinking how most high school sweethearts will survive college life.Will they enroll into the same college or try out Long distance relationship if one of them goes outstation? Even so, can LDR last ?and how ?
Another one that I heard was from my friend who try LDR from this guy who's from Singapore.She managed to last with this guy about 1 years but unfortunately they couldn't managed to survive thru.They did meet during the holidays and they seems to communicate thru web cam , msn and skype.Once again, Is it that hard to last ?
For those who used to be close get separated in LDR.It will be hard at first.
At first the distance would be uncomfortable for the couples.One might fear for the other of one's honesty and trust.Doubt is of course there.It would be hard and it takes alot of effort.One may not get used to the sudden change of relationship.Besides that one would fear of the other's condition.Basically like parents keep asking about them haha.
Okay let me give an example,
If a banana person(a person who doesnt know mandarin) goes to a college which is far away and full of chinese people.The other partner might be worry all the time on how that banana person gonna survive?
Its like you're in a place with everyone who speaks alien language.How could the partner not worry ?
The partner might be thinking
'' Can the dude order food?''
'' Crap, does he know how to ask the lecturer's permission to the toilet ?''and etc etc.
The dude might count his partner as bothering and get fed-up of her.The other scenario is one's feel insecure of oneself and not confident enough to try LDR.One might think low of him/herself.Thinking that their partner might find better than them and dump them .Thinking that they might not be good enough for them.In simple words, thinking too much!
Honestly, I'm actually a person who can't stand LDR.The idea of being far away from the person you love is hard.When you're in depression state, who do you find ? Times like this is kinda hard , to find your closest friend and that someone special of yours; you will kinda have a second thought whether to seek comfort and advice.When you're in a LDR, the other partner will have a life there.Far away from you where you can't constantly know what they are doing.They might be busy with their college life or having a great time with their friends there. Come on la, who are we to interrupt them them while they are in a good mood? hahaha
Basically its like someone's big fat arse blocking your view when you are watching your favourite tv show! Annoying ? It might.
Well to me thats how its seems.Its Hard at first.Will it be easy after this ? I hope.I guess communication is the one of the most crucial thing to have a last and long relationship not only in LDR.
Trust compassion
Remember: Things will get better with time, and even the relationship will become better. Have hope.

