[ Other - Family & Relationships ] Open Question : What do you think of long distance relationships?

I just wanted to get opinions on long distance relationships, in general, not my own. But here is my story anyway for some food for thought: Okay so I met this guy via. Internet (yes, i know, it's not safe, he might not be real, lying etc) but yes I met him on the internet, he is slightly older than me, not too old, couple of years. Basically it started as us being very good friends we instantly clicked, similar interests and also quite opposite in some ways but it seems to just level out. So basically it's been like a month and we are just really good friends, nothing more, nothing less. But weeks, months later we just started getting feelings for each other, innocent flirting and always making each other laugh, he got my humour and I got his, we both are hurt from previous relationships and also been through similar tragic experiences in life which just made us closer, we have been Skypeing and video chatting so we both know that we are not some old paedophile behind a computer screen. People say it can't be true but I just know it's love, you can fall in love at 14 or 70, it's still love, and I also know that we won't be able to see each other until I'm in University for many reasons, and it really upsets us both that we can't even see each other. A lot of people also say that it will never work as we can't show physical love for each other, as in caressing, hugs etc, and I don't think that is necessarily true, of course yes, I wanted a hug from him all the time, but I'm not saying its decreasing our love for each other, that is about feeling,communications and trust and we are both very open about all these things. I know many people will have very horrible opinions on this relationship but it's not going to harm anyone else except I and Him,and you will understand once you have been through love at least once. Obviously, I'm not going to be naive, it has high chances ot won't work out but then it might, only time can tell, we both want the same future and are very much in love at this very moment. So basically there is my story. Let's have your opinions on long distance relationships, why it can and why it couldn't work out. I appreciate your opinions but don't be malicious or hurtful, thanks.

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