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