In this new technologically advanced age, people are finding themselves in strange predicaments when it comes to love.
There are more long distance relationships now than there ever were.
People are trying to make love last over these long distances, and they're looking for help.
Many long distant relationships happen because people meet online.
There are many sites dedicated to finding love.
People sometimes find that love, and it happens to live on the other side of the world.
Some people meet their love playing online games.
You can play with people whenever and wherever.
Often work or school calls one person away for an extended period of time.
Some immigrants journey to a different continent to provide for their families, and they must leave that family behind.
Long distance relationships can work if both parties are willing to make some sacrifices.
Obviously, the physical aspect of a relationship will be lacking.
If you can deal with this huge missing piece, you can still form a strong bond and maintain it.
Often couples make it a point to meet for dates periodically to reconnect.
For military families and people in similarly distant relationships, that physical meeting isn't possible.
People have gotten out of the habit of writing letters, and long distance bills can get out of hand.
This is where the internet comes in handy.
There are many ways to keep in touch with someone over long distances.
Of course people are using emails, IM services, and webcams.
What many don't know is there are sites out there like Skype that allow you to make internet calls around the world for very little money.
Businesses have been using this method for a long time to hold meetings with partners across the pond.
There are other programs that work just as well, and it's worth giving it a shot.
Obviously to make the relationship work over a long distance, you have to want it.
People often fall into the trap of being tempted on the road.
Mates left back home become jealous.
It's a difficult situation for all and that's why people turn to advice columns for help.
It's very possible for people to grow apart during this separation.
You're living different lives that often don't involve each other.
It's possible to lose sight of the original goal of making the relationship last and thrive.
When you find love it's natural to want to keep it.
Sometimes things happen that get in the way.
If you and your partner are willing and strong enough to withstand the hardships, there's nothing wrong with having a long distance relationship.
There are many couples out there right now doing just these things we discussed, and it's working for them.