Trust is undeniably one of the most important foundations in any relationship. Personally, I can’t imagine being with someone I can’t fully trust or rely on to do the right thing. Without trust, everything falls apart, and I don’t believe any relationship can thrive without it.
That being said, I’m not a fan of long-distance relationships. In fact, I’d rather be single than try to make one work and also, I’ve seen it firsthand with my older brother, who was once in a long-distance relationship.
His girlfriend lived in the North while he was based in the Western part of Nigeria, and every time he wanted to see her, he had to travel long distances just to spend a few days together.
Initially, he made it work because he loved her so much and cared about her to the extent of taking her as his wife, but after a while, it became too much for him.
The effort, the time, and the emotional toll of being apart began to weigh on him. As much as they loved each other, the distance wasn’t paying off. Eventually, he ended things and found someone closer to home. They started a new life together, and now they’re happily married with kids.
In my case, I wouldn’t mind if my partner had to go far away for a while due to work or career opportunities.I actually understand that sometimes we have to prioritize our goals and ambitions.
However, even though I would support her decision, I can’t say I would completely trust her not to cheat or be tempted. The truth is, no matter how strong a person’s intentions are, life can put them in situations where things happen. And let’s be honest, men these days are relentless. They’ll try every trick in the book to get a woman’s attention. Even if my partner starts off holding her guard, over time, the need for companionship or someone to be there for her could spark something she didn’t even plan for. That’s why I don’t fully trust the dynamics of long-distance relationships.
As for myself, I’ll be real—I don’t think I could guarantee being 100% faithful in a long-distance situation either.
It’s not that I wouldn’t love and care for my wife with all my heart; I would. But, like my brother, I might need physical companionship that a long-distance relationship just can’t provide. If I ever found myself in that situation, I’d probably seek something physical with someone nearby. But I’d make sure to keep it discreet,by using protection to avoid any unwanted pregnancies or complications that could potentially ruin my family or relationship in the long run.
In the end, it’s not about not loving my partner, but more about recognizing human limitations. Long-distance relationships require a level of trust and patience that I personally don’t think I have, and it’s a tricky thing to navigate for most people.
Relationships are complex, and distance only makes them become even harder to manage.
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I’m glad you’ve recognized something about yourself which will make it better for in terms of what you want and what you don’t want. It will save you a lot of time and resources knowing that your trust and patience issues won’t help you in a long distance relationship.
I just don't think I can ever survive in a long-distance relationship. So I won't try it even though I know such a thing might want to happen in the future.