I haven’t asked my girlfriend if I can do this but she won't mind. Also please read this as I feel like I have a lot to say but I will keep it short
I've been with her since Nov 9th 2003 (

19 month anniversary today!) yet we first found each other in August 2003.
We met on a place like her and on a chat room,
www.kiwibox.com. We became friends since we had big things in common (like we were starting orthodontic treatment at almost the same time) and we would email, talk on msn etc. It took that long till we wanted to be together and we became a couple
She lives in Missouri, America and me..well in Kent. But its not a problem because although it sounds really strange; our LDR is very secure and I could give plenty of reasons why so
- like I am going to Uni in Sept. I assume many of couples here are not looking forward to leaving.
- we are really honest to each other. She knows me better than everyone could ever do.
- there is a 6 hour time difference (me 6hrs ahead) but the hours are really able to manage. I can stay up really late some days, definitely weekends till like 1:30am, and we can chat for hours on msn together
its not that I couldn’t get a girl here. When I met her I had finished yr 11 at an all boys school. I’ve finished a mixed 6th form and I’ve got female friends, but none would have been as perfect as my long distance girlfriend. I felt like I took a very big risk when starting to be with her but I did realise she was the girl of my dreams
We haven’t met but we love each other dearly. Very recently there’s been good news. Her parents have allowed me to stay at their house for a week during my easter term break at uni. They know a lot about me too and they trust me to come over. I cant wait to meet them all. I’m gonna get a job at uni to raise enough for the plane ticket
We both have webcams and digital cameras. Some of my friends know about her and her friends know about me. We’ve talked on the phone on many occasions now. I can buy a 70 minute phone card for £3.50. We’ve also done all that’s possible to physically love each other either on msn or on the phone.
What interested me to write this was a thread on the General Chat board about relationships between members. I know a lot you guys seem to fancy other members! I know it isnt pathetic or anything, I know how you feel. I believe my girlfriend is perfect and we are prepared to wait for how many years it takes to live together. I plan to move after my degree. We’ve never argued and we always promise to love each other with all our heart. She is the best
I wanna know your thoughts or your own LDRs. I now know there must be others so I’m interested to share experiences and views!
I couldn’t justify my LDR as much as I wanted to I’ll be happy to answer any questions

Matt