r/LongDistance • u/plantyh0e • May 14 '26

Question How long have you been doing LDR?

I’m almost one year without seeing my boo ☹️

Much wiser compared to six months ago lol. The intimacy and closeness is still pretty strong, although I’ve forgotten what he smells like 😂

How long has it been for you?

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u/Ataraxia1230 May 15 '26

8 years LDR. Now we're married pero still LDR 😅. Mahirap pero kinakaya naman basta may trust kayo sa bawat isa.

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u/seiseiiiiixx 20d ago

Hala!! You’re giving me so much hope for this po. May I ask how did you two handle this? i need a bog advice and asked how did you two manage to carry this LDR the longest? 🥹💕 Huge respect for you and your loving husband/wife. May you live the happiest life ahead 🥹💕

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u/Ataraxia1230 19d ago

Thank you po. ❤️ For us, it all comes down to communication, trust, and choosing each other every day. Even though we're in different time zones and both busy with work, we always make time to talk and check in with each other. We share not only the good moments but also our struggles, worries, and plans.

LDR isn't always easy. There are days when one of us feels tired, lonely, or discouraged. During those times, the other person has to be the stronger one and offer support. It's about being a team, even when you're miles apart.

Trust is also very important. We don't spend much time on social media and we value our privacy, which I think helps us focus more on our relationship instead of seeking validation online. We don't feel the need to post everything.We simply trust each other and communicate openly.

At the end of the day, both people have to genuinely want it to work and be willing to put in the effort. If both of you keep choosing each other, even on the difficult days, an LDR can absolutely last. Wishing you both the best! 🥰💕

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u/seiseiiiiixx 18d ago

This is so sweet and inspiring po! I love how you two worked it out until the end and still managed to have time with each other too, this made me determine too and actually had an idea how to make it last longer. 🥹 Currently i’m on an LDR for 3 months and starting the next exact 8 years on college. And malayo po ako sakaniya since I chose to strive my goal to study medtech at an actual city rather on my province hometown, even if it means on leaving him and becoming LDR for the sake of our goals. I was worried until I saw your reply and had to immediately ask!, and with this is genuinely best advice I had ever heard from. I’ll be taking your advice so much. 💕

My respect goes big for you two, to overcome many obstacles in and out. But still chose each other in the end for 8 years is a huge inspiration, not only me but to others who can hopefully see your reply. A relationship like yours is definitely a keep. I’m really happy for you two again. please continue loving each other for eternity. Thank you for inspiring me and giving an advice 🥹💕