[shame]

If I could choose, I wouldn't be in LDR. However, life doesn't always work the way you want it to and that's when you have to compromise. Afterall, we know how long it will take me to be able to return to Switzerland (2,5 years from now) to start my studies there and slowly settle down together.

If I wouldn't do my Bachelor's in Finland first, there would be no way for me to study over there which means that I would be giving up on a dream. He supports in my desicion to come back and in a way it was something that was really clear for us: these three years apart are so going to be worth it because these are the years that open all the doors for me that need to be opened. He wants me to be happy with every aspect of my life and is willing to struggle through this for my sake.

We have the benefits of the Finnish school system and the seasonal nature of his work so we'll be able to spend at least 30-40% of the year together. It is a lot of time compared to some other LDR couples and I don't think we could or even would do this without it.

[Ashbash11]

I just have to make this point first: If there isn't an end in sight to the LD aspect of the relationship, how healthy is it to keep it going for years and years? It's very emotionally taxing and can be damaging.

I have been in a long distance relationship for over a year...3,000 miles apart. I am moving to be with my SO next year- Summer 2010, if everything goes as planned.

[SophieA]

My bf of 6 years went away for school & I'm waiting for him to come home in December 2010 to begin clinicals. We'll be moving in together then.

That's what we're waiting for.