Long Distance Relationships 101

Why do long distance relationships seem more passionate than other types? Psychologists say that it is human nature to want what we can't have. Throw a little sexual desire into that mix and you have the kind of romantic and sexual angst that is the stuff of great romance and literature. Suddenly, unlike the banality of every day relationships, you can find yourself in an epic personal drama filled with the anticipation of seeing your long lost partner once again. This sounds good, but is it actually a healthy, practical way to conduct a relationship? Of course, aside from being tantalized by the promise of love that shines so distantly on the horizon, there are many other very pragmatic reasons why you could find yourself suddenly in a long distance relationship. ** Common Scenarios ** A very common scenario are the young lovers who are forced to call it quits because they end up attending different colleges in different cities, states, or even continents. Debt, fame, ailing spouses, war, disease, responsibilities towards an ex spouse or children, career obligations, can separate people. There are a million reasons why you can be forced to say good-bye, but does it have to be forever? The first thing to understand is that a relationship conducted across great distances does not necessarily qualify as a