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You have asked an important point in your post - "Can this relationship work? Is there hope?"

This answer would be quite complex to give a direct response to.

So in lieue of not giving a response, I would like to offer you the opportunity to read these articles. Whilst some of the cirumstances may not be applicable to your point of view, they will shed some insight into relationships in general, and whilst reading through these articles you may begin to get some futher understanding on the complexities of relationships and whether or not you beliver this may work out -

5 Secrets to a Successful Long-Term Relationship or Marriage | Psych Central

5 Secrets to a Successful Long-Term Relationship or Marriage | Psych Central

6 Absolute Must-Haves for Relationship Compatibility | World of Psychology