Exactly

I'm not against trying it again.
I think if I find the right woman it would be worth it as long as we are both honest and open.

With the cell phone technology and the correct apps you can be virtual just about anywhere/anytime. It is possible to build a relationship with someone in virtual presence.

I have Skyped with a few women during the past few years with my computer. I've watched movies with them, went shopping with them and even laid in bed with them. The audio/video ability of our communication equipment is certainly good enough to build a strong friendship.

I do have a few stipulations to long distance relationships.

1. I will not send money but I have bought pizza and had it delivered to a woman.
2. If she is in another country, she must come to me. I don't have interest in traveling to any other country. I love my country and have been elsewhere and I know where I want to be.
3. If she is in another country and wants to come to me, she takes care of the transportation, permits and logistics of the venture. If she needs picked up at the airport or bus station I am fine with that but I will not send money for her visit.
4. Same goes if she is over 500 miles from my location. I would meet her at up to 250 miles but we would have to be absolutely sure about the meet logistics and each other. Over 500 miles, she will need to come to me.
5. Depending upon our virtual relationship, I would be willing to allow her to move in with me. Details of that would need to be worked out in fine detail beforehand. Just like any partnership I would expect her to pay her half, on time and help with food costs.
I already did the free lunch and I will not do it again without marriage. (Current utility bills by myself are 700-800 @ mo including rent) Since I am locked into my lease, she would only pay 150 for rent, 1/2 of the electric, 1/2 of the water, 1/2 of the internet. Figure around 250 @ mo plus food. That is if she maintains my current usage levels.
6. I am not against relocating to any other state if circumstances work out that way. I would expect to pay my fair share of the utilities as well. Since I am on fixed income I would examine the living expenses and community laws governing her area. I am pretty comfortable where I am right now, I can afford it and I like my apartment a lot. The cost of living is low and there are not a lot of governing regulations or tax/permit/licensing costs. Plus there are many things to do all year round with fairly decent weather.
7. Upon meeting in real life we would need to have physical attraction to each other. Visual attraction and personality attraction is only part of the equation. Touch, smell and taste is also important.
8. Depending upon who moves to whom, down-sizing may be an issue. I have furniture, she probably would have furniture. My apt is a two bedroom but it is small. She may have an entire house. That would be a major concern that would need to be worked out in a realistic manner beforehand.
9. Family is another very important thing that would need worked out beforehand. In the past I have traveled over 1,000 miles to visit family. I do not live near family now. I don't see them much and when I do it is never more than a few days. Family gatherings would need to be discussed as well. That would need to be worked out before investing in a long distance meet.
10. Children are another issue that would need serious discussion. I am not against having a relationship with a woman with children in her care. I do not have any in my care. I do live in an apartment and even tho it is 2 bedroom and small I will not tolerate a boy and girl in the same bedroom under my care. All boys are okay, all girls are okay (bunk beds) but no mixed bedrooms.

To me, for a long distance relationship to have significant meaning there needs to be spontaneous disclosure of habits and standards.

I want her to look at my online personalities and photos.
I want her to see my home when it is what I consider dirty.
I want her to see me when I am having a bad day.
I want her to see me eat, play, clean and work on things.
I want her to see me being me naturally.
It is also how I want to see her.

If she Skypes me from her phone or laptop and I never see a dirty dish or a pile of dirty clothes it is not natural. Life doesn't operate in sterile environments. I want her to see and me to see each other as we are. A long distance meet that turns into a intimate relationship will reveal the lies and hidden things. You can't base a good relationship on a lie.

^^^^^^^ Cliffs Notes anyone?

Thanx

I survived a 4 years LDR. If the person is worthy, it pays off.

what are some tips you can advise? and well done

its true, but there's a proverb that says, "it is only those that we do not love that their home seems very far" so I believe if you love someone, distance is not a barrier

of course
why not

I think that if you love someone enough and you care about them go for it. I've done it before. I mean it sucks when you don't see them when you want to. But when you do see each other you cherish the time you have that much more.

I can't stop laughing.. : ..
Oh dude your comments are a comedy. :