I am in a long-distance relationship. I do believe there are wonderful people all over the world, yes, even down the street. However, I happened to fall in love with a man who is in another country. In my case, we did meet 'online' and after becoming friends, first. We made a point to meet each other, as soon as possible. Our love did the opposite than 'fizzle out'. . . instead it grew and grew and continues to grow.
We continue to meet as often as possible, and are making plans now, for him to move to my country, and we plan to get married.

Long distance relationships have their challenges, but they can and do, succeed if both people want it badly enough.

My love and I, make a point to connect daily. We use email, snail mail, txt messages, daily phone calls, skype/web cam ''dates''. And we both work hard, to put away funds to visit as much as we can. We realize that it is the quality of the time together, not the quantity.

We will do everything in our power, to one day be together, for good. The best things in life, are rarely the easiest to accomplish.

I wish you much luck in your relationship - love can overcome any distance, don't forget that. ((hug))