WOW..... I am happy that your LDR worked out although it is a topic that has been and is presently being analysed. Since you asked about the stats (and I'm not being a smart a** here either), go to bing dot com and enter "Statistics on Long Distance Relationship sucess" and you should have a plenty of info to review. You could also subscribe to some of the University Probability and Statistic sites for all the proof that you need although they do charge a fee.

A simpler way of comparing sucess of local relationships to long distance could be in the fact that you have more opportunity to spend actual time together and getting to know someone (good and bad) with every thing else being equal.

Do LDRs work?

Despite what many people believe, LDRs do not break up at any greater rate than more traditional, geographically close, couples. Multiple studies comparing LDRs to geographically close couples find the same rates of breaking up over time.

Rates of Break-up for LDRs Versus Proximal (Close) Relationships (PR) from 5 Studies

30% PR and 27% LDR over 6 months

21% PR vs 37% LDR over 3 months*

35% PR vs. 42% LDR over 6 months*

23% PR vs 11% LDR over 6 months

25% PR vs. 8% LDR over 1 year

*Not a statistically significant difference (i.e., rates are statistically equal)

Do couples in long distance relationships cheat on one another more frequently?

A common worry among couples in long distance relationships is that their partner (or they themselves) will have an affair while they’re separated. Common sense suggests that because partners can’t keep an eye on one another they might be more prone to wander. Researchers have examined whether couples in long distance relationships have more affairs than geographically close couples. These studies produced both good news and bad. The good news is that all three studies showed that couples in long distance relationships had no greater risk of having an affair than geographically close couples. It seems that the risk of having an affair is related more to the quality of the relationship between the couple, and the personalities involved, than on mere opportunity.

Now for the bad news: despite what the statistics say, those in long distance relationships worry much more about affairs than those in geographically close relationships.

How often should long distance couples visit one another?

This is one of many questions about the demographics of long distance relationships, that is, the easily quantifiable parts such as how far apart couples live, how often they visit or call one another, how long they were together as a geographically close couple prior to having to separate, and so forth. I break down long distance relationships into four broad areas – demographics, the personality of each person in the couple, the support system for the relationship, and the quality of the relationship itself. Research has shown clearly that of these four components, demographics has the least to do with the success or failure of a long distance relationship.

Couples therapists who focus on long distance relationships have understandably suggested frequent face-to-face visits. Yet when researchers carefully looked at this question, the largest and best designed studies found no relationship between how often couples visited one another and how likely they were to stay together. I realize that this seems contrary to common sense, so in the book (Long Distance Relationships) I discuss in more detail each of the studies that looked at this question. This is one of several insights that research has provided that clashes with the opinions of many “experts.” The good news is that couples should feel free to visit one another however often you can afford to do so.

IMO a LDR can work in the short term. But I think 1 person would eventually need to relocate for a LDR to be successful long term.

That long penis won't be necessary: One thing that I have learned on dating sites is a woman can experience orgasm by just talking with her lover. This is a female mechanism that I need to understand yet. So for many ladies, a long distance relationship might seem a good situation. Why? Because they’ll live in anticipation to a steaming passion, romance, and intimacy. It will also give them that great opportunity to dream and fantasize. For me personally it has never worked. I cannot imagine my intimate life to be a fantasy world. I can have good friends long distance or abroad with whom I share intimate thoughts but the boyfriend-girlfriend thing hasn’t yet worked for me. Now, if we are in a long term relationship and for some reason, she moves away then it’s different.

It's kind of sad that most of us may really click with someone half way across the country (or the world) and that person may be "the one," but it will never happen due to the distance...

Works for me...

We make it a priority to put in the effort of planning and spending time together. We have short term goals that involve quality time together sharing something we both enjoy. We have long term goals that involve being open minded and flexible about the necessity for one of us to eventually uproot and move; thats a biggie in my opinion. We encourage each other so that the other is always aware that we are both in it for the long run and the end result without a doubt is that we will be together in closer proximity. We're focused on staying positive and having patience. In general, whatever it takes is what we'll do. Thats just the way it has to be 'cause we're dedicated to making it work.

Nah,I will be honest, MOST men, are NOT worthy of me. I know my worth, and I'm not settling anymore.

I agree with what some people have stated. I think someone would eventually need to relocate in order for their relationship to work in the long term.