Fortunately I have a different experience than sister River. My wife and I were also involved in a long distance relationship before we got married (I was living in Maryland and she was in New York). Long distance relationships are difficult. However if the two people are dedicated and committed to each other they can work. The relationship needs the people involved to put forth the effort to make it work. In the case of myself and my wife, I drove up to see her almost every weekend. My wife made herself available to me when I came. We talked to each other every day during the week. Both of us enjoyed each other's company when we were together. In short we put forth the effort to make the relationship successful. This is necessary in any long distance relationship.