Long Distance Relationships

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: Re: Long Distance Relationships

Hi Jenny
I just had to post to wish you a whole load of happiness.
I live in the north west of England and my girlfriend lives in nortstate California. We've been together for almost a year now and I really do think she is "the one".
Long distance relationships are fundamentally like any other. They involve trust and commitment with maybe a little more discipline. The only thing that is hard to bear is the lack of regular intimacy which tends to make local relationships gel harder.
I try and see her every three months or so (next trip April) and I can see myself moving over there in the not too distant future.
One thing is certain - if you both want it to work, it will.
I really hope it all works out.

Thanks so much Garylad for your wishes and for sharing your story!

A year already! Wow! Just half that time, although it does feel like we've known each other a lifetime.

All the best to you both, and I hope April comes quickly for you!

There's a lot of us out there, and each story just brings more positive thoughts into the reasons and rewards we get by working hard at our relationships.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

As another weekend approaches, I want to send out good thoughts and wishes to all the LDRs who will NOT be in each other's arms this weekend!

I think the weekends are the hardest, most likely since it's harder for me to keep busy enough then!

 

[Garylad]

Here Here

Amen to that Jenny.

May your love be strong and your phone bills affordable.

ps - if antone regularly calls the States from the UK for more than 3.5p per minute - email me and i'll give you the news

Love to all

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: Here Here

Amen to that Jenny.

May your love be strong and your phone bills affordable.

ps - if antone regularly calls the States from the UK for more than 3.5p per minute - email me and i'll give you the news

Love to all

Thanks Garylad.

Fortunately I'm "hooked up" with the PC and mikes (at local phone costs), so I'm "set"!

May we ALL stay connected this weekend!

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[TigerClaw]

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[JennyOmanHill]

Welcome back to the boards again, Tiger!

I can't imagine how quickly your weekend went! Oman spent an entire week here in NYC, and it went by too quickly for me!

We didn't get "out" that much either. He did get to meet a lot of my friends (he certainly was on display!), and we met Flirt and Tulip for dinner in the area.

March is right around the corner now, and I'm so excited for the two of you. Sigh.... I'm trying hard just to get through this first week since he's gone! I appreciate full force the patience you two have shown through all this!!

Jones Beach brings me the memories of the concerts! Years ago they filled in the gap between the stage and stadium seats with new seats. Saw a lot of good people there, and have a lot of sweet nighttime memories!

Thanks for posting!
http://reflexphoto.com/images/Jones%20Beach-lg.jpg

 

[hatara]

Garylad

I chat voice with a guy in the UK and have never paid a phone bill!!! There is no need to. All you both have to do is buy headset (the reception is clearer and there is no feedback) and use a messenger.

My friend and I talk on msn but I helped Jenny and Oman set it up with aol. I have also seen a guy in Scotland via his webcam on yahoo. Nice kid 20 year old student who wanted to make sure he had it set up right.

You could pick up a webcam on ebay half price and she could not only hear you but see you without it costing either of you a cent!!!

If you need any help or any more info send me a pm and I will help you set it up and answer any question.

Jenny we are getting really close here, getting a little nervous babe but sooooooooooooooo excited!!

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: Garylad

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Jenny we are getting really close here, getting a little nervous babe but sooooooooooooooo excited!!

Hi Hat. Wow, another countdown! Don't rush your time now; try to enjoy this time as it leads to your time together!

I'm excited for you!

 

[sexylilmissie]

just wanted to

I just wanted to dropa line saying thanks for all the advice on this thread. It took a while to read all of it but the opinions here make it worth it

I am just getting seriously involved with a man ive been friends with for what feels like forever but has only been a few weeks.

I have heard of love at first sight but how about love at first type instead?

Living only a few hours away from each other helps to keep the feeling that this is not so much a LDR but one that only takes place on weekends except for all the hours spent on the phone/computer in the meantime. (kind of reminds me of my high school dating episodes )

Anyway, thanks again and Btw Jenny, I joined the Lit discussion boards at day 14 of your countdownand so took a long time to catch onto what it was all about. A little belatedly, congrats on your find, I hope the two of you make each other very happy

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: just wanted to

I just wanted to dropa line saying thanks for all the advice on this thread. It took a while to read all of it but the opinions here make it worth it
I am just getting seriously involved with a man ive been friends with for what feels like forever but has only been a few weeks.
I have heard of love at first sight but how about love at first type instead?
Living only a few hours away from each other helps to keep the feeling that this is not so much a LDR but one that only takes place on weekends except for all the hours spent on the phone/computer in the meantime. (kind of reminds me of my high school dating episodes )
Anyway, thanks again and Btw Jenny, I joined the Lit discussion boards at day 14 of your countdownand so took a long time to catch onto what it was all about. A little belatedly, congrats on your find, I hope the two of you make each other very happy

A few hours, a few miles, a few time zones away.... LDRs vary so greatly in physical distance, but are united in the direct way we connect with our hearts and souls. (I love your term "love at first type"!)

I'm glad you have "signed on" to this thread sexylilmissie (didn't we "meet" in the hot tub?). Thank you for your good wishes; Oman and I still have a lot ahead of us, but we are trying just to take each day one at a time while continuing honest communication with each other. As we head through different stages, I'm starting to realize that ours is an ongoing commitment to each other and still takes a lot of effort not to lose hope for the future.

All the best to you and your friend, and I hope you both find yourself in each other's arms soon! Please keep us posted!

 

[lovetoread]

Morning all.

Love at first type? LOL Yep I have heard of that.

Gee,dont cha know that is how I fell for my tiger?

I think it was the slant of his typing that got me.

Hatara,I am glad its getting close for you. I will keep you in my thoughts. 's to you and your loved one.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

It's almost March!!

Morning all.

Love at first type? LOL Yep I have heard of that.

Gee,dont cha know that is how I fell for my tiger?

I think it was the slant of his typing that got me.

Hatara,I am glad its getting close for you. I will keep you in my thoughts. 's to you and your loved one.

Wow...

LTR and Hat both approaching their countdowns!! My heart is full of anticipation for all of you!

Now I've just got to work toward starting another countdown for myself!! Sigh... time can be both a blessing and a curse!

Take care everyone!

 

[lovetoread]

Ahhh Jenny,

I have until the end of March till I go up there. It seems to be forever. Its hard to believe that it has only been a week since I last saw him.

*sigh*

Be well.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

It won't be long

Ahhh Jenny,

I have until the end of March till I go up there. It seems to be forever. Its hard to believe that it has only been a week since I last saw him.

*sigh*

Be well.

Wow, LTR. It seems a distance off, but you and I both realize how quickly time can move on!

At least you're headed to a new life and a closure to this LDR! (Are there initials appropriate for your "new status"?)

It seems like it's already been a month since Oman left NYC! Cannot wait until we start another countdown for getting together!

 

[sexylilmissie]

Re: Re: just wanted to

A few hours, a few miles, a few time zones away.... LDRs vary so greatly in physical distance, but are united in the direct way we connect with our hearts and souls. (I love your term "love at first type"!)

I'm glad you have "signed on" to this thread sexylilmissie (didn't we "meet" in the hot tub?). I hope you both find yourself in each other's arms soon! Please keep us posted!

Yes I think we did 'meet' there one night not long ago. As for me being in my Bears arms...Eleven days! I finally will get to meet the man who makes my world go round as his buisness is bringing him within a 15 minute drive from me. He is coming down Friday and leaving me again on Sunday.

we are planning on making the most of the time we have together as neither of us knows when the next interlude shal be.

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Yes I think we did 'meet' there one night not long ago. As for me being in my Bears arms...Eleven days! I finally will get to meet the man who makes my world go round as his buisness is bringing him within a 15 minute drive from me. He is coming down Friday and leaving me again on Sunday.

we are planning on making the most of the time we have together as neither of us knows when the next interlude shal be.

I'm so excited for you!! As you may have realized by reading through here, Oman and I had our first real meeting a little over 16 days ago. There is nothing that prepares you for that first sighting! We found such ease with each other immediately, I think because we have kept ourselves honest with each other.

Best wishes for you and your Bear for a glorious weekend together, and may you have a great future together.

 

[barebear]

Thanks Jenny for your encouraging words! Right now I am so pumped up I cant believe it. As we count down from 11 to 10, then get into single digits, I know it is going to be VERY intense. And the moment we finally lay eyes ( and hands, and lips) on each other will be InCredible, I know!! <heart pumping faster>

Glad to hear things are going well with you and Oman!

This LDR is sooooo Hot, thanks to all @ lit for encouragement!!

woo woo woo!!

and to you Sexylilmissie:

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Thanks Jenny for your encouraging words! Right now I am so pumped up I cant believe it. As we count down from 11 to 10, then get into single digits, I know it is going to be VERY intense. And the moment we finally lay eyes ( and hands, and lips) on each other will be InCredible, I know!! <heart pumping faster>

Glad to hear things are going well with you and Oman!

This LDR is sooooo Hot, thanks to all @ lit for encouragement!!

woo woo woo!!

and to you Sexylilmissie:

WHooooooo hooooooooo is right, Bear!

Don't rush the days, but savor the heartbeats as your countdown enters those single digits!

When your eyes do meet, just allow each minute to sink into your memories. Try not to anticipate; stay in each moment and be yourselves. You already love each other, and know each other. Have a wonderful time together!

 

[Guest]

HELP

OK first I am so excited I can hardly say. Marty will be here soon but now I am a little nervous. Not about meeting him funny enough, just the stupid stuff.

Besides personal care I know enough to clean the apartment to within an inch of it's life and do the grocery shopping before he gets here. I have several really hot outfits I got for him coming. Though I don't think I will be in them or much else long!

WHAT AM I FORGETTING????????

I have candles, asti spumante, I will get fresh fruit day before he arrives. What am I not thinking of?

 

[hatara]

I am unregistered that just posted.

Sorry everyone I didn't realize I wasn't logged in LOL

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: HELP

OK first I am so excited I can hardly say. Marty will be here soon but now I am a little nervous. Not about meeting him funny enough, just the stupid stuff.
Besides personal care I know enough to clean the apartment to within an inch of it's life and do the grocery shopping before he gets here. I have several really hot outfits I got for him coming. Though I don't think I will be in them or much else long!
WHAT AM I FORGETTING????????
I have candles, asti spumante, I will get fresh fruit day before he arrives. What am I not thinking of?

Calm down, Hat!! (Look who's talking??)

I'm really excited for you, and I'm so pleased your time together is almost here!

I had a few moments of panic before Oman arrived, but a good friend of mine helped clean up my place a bit (NOT at all as clean as your place appears to be!).

I had thoughts of sexy things and such, but guess what? NONE of that was needed!! As soon as we were together, we just enjoyed each other in many different ways; by the end of the week it felt to me like I've always lived with him!

Just be yourself!! Although it's fun, you don't need to dress up and have romantic settings all around you. Once you are together, nothing else will matter... trust me! (We didn't even take any pictures!!!) We just fell into place with each other, and even dinner with friends was a fun time since we were truly a couple by then.

Now that I'm reviewing my week again, I realize we never had a "date" yet! (We were planning on having our first date on Valentine's Day, but I was having tummy problems, so we just relaxed at the apartment!)

Stop planning and just take a deep breath. When you're together, just follow your heart! You won't need to impress each other; you're already feeling love and that's all that's important.

 

[lovetoread]

Re: HELP

WHAT AM I FORGETTING????????

To breath.

Deep breaths....

Calm thoughts....

Dont get so frazzled that you do not enjoy the moment that you meet. That never to be forgotten piece of your life. Just slow down and count the minutes till you are together.

Geez, now I am all excited for you.

Be well.

 

[hatara]

Trying to breathe LOL

My place is always filled with candles so that is nothing new. I just can't wait to have him in my arms. Just to be able to hold him finally. It's hard to think beyond that.

LOL most of the sexy lingerie may have to wait till the next time but that would be just fine too. I have always been a patient person but have to admit this is tough.

He tells me not to worry about the apartment he is coming to see me not the apartment but when I'm nervous I clean LOL

 

[JennyOmanHill]

Re: Trying to breathe LOL

My place is always filled with candles so that is nothing new. I just can't wait to have him in my arms. Just to be able to hold him finally. It's hard to think beyond that.

LOL most of the sexy lingerie may have to wait till the next time but that would be just fine too. I have always been a patient person but have to admit this is tough.

He tells me not to worry about the apartment he is coming to see me not the apartment but when I'm nervous I clean LOL

Oh Hat! I'm feeling the excitement all over again!

ENJOY these moments, and don't think of anything past that first hug! It gets better after that, and it will get easier just to enjoy the moments without thinking ahead.

I'm sure he means about not worrying! You'll be surprised at how much "leaves" your head the second you're in his arms!

How long will you be together this time? I'm so happy for you, and I look forward to hearing all about it!

Enjoy each moment!!

 

[omahaman2]

http://www.linns.com/print/archives/20000403/news3b.jpg im in love im in love