one thing i've noticed throughout my several attempts at these things is that you have to have almost a personal checklist of traits in order for it to work. of course, there's the expected: you must be loyal, dedicated, passionate, trustworthy, honest, and entertaining. with a good internet connection most of the time. most of these things are kind of obvious. also, you should actually really like the person you're dating otherwise it's absolutely pointless. the distance is supposed to build you up, not be there as a cushion.
and also, you have to have strengths that are within both individuals that have little to do with the relationship itself, but end up having effect on it. i feel like if you're a generally awkward person in real life, a long distance relationship is even more difficult than it is for the outgoing person. which is how it is for me. i'm so shy in real life and i really only blossom around my close friends. who are also very far away. so how can i not let fear get in the way when there are so many hours doing the same thing?
i don't know. the whole thing is so confusing. i'm either too obvious or an ice queen and there is no middle ground.
especially a good internet connection
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