Down this road, much less traveled

Please, sit down, relax, and allow the time of a story. Once upon a time, a young man, and a young woman, on opposite sides of this world, found each other through their monitor. An anime website filled with mutual interests and lifestyle connected them. Distance could not phase either one, for they built a powerful, lasting bond as they became close friends, and then lovers. Like any relationship, hardship ensued. They loved, laughed, cried, argued, fought, forgave, learned and grew together, and alone. Two old souls had finally found one another. As time went on, they were tested at every corner. The man was forced to care for his family at the expense of being with his love. The woman was forced into a profession by her wealthy , traditional family, whom never knew she was in love, and would not accept this man. These two people mustered every ounce of strength to shoulder this weight together, and over a period of 6 years, their will, and resolve began to waiver, crack, and crumble. Burdening such a long passage of time together, they felt as though they had truly found a soul mate in one another, as if they were meant to grow old together. Neither one was ever subject to getting a true break to be together. One day, one of them finally made the decision to end their commitment, together, once and for all. Both parted ways, with the ability to still talk to one another, but knowing that they were never together, and never would be together, no matter how much time they allowed to pass. To this day, this man and woman carry on in their every day lives. In their heart of hearts, the love they harbored did not diminish, but only grew, and yet they know what could have been, but never was, and felt there never would be. So, if you found what you truly wanted in someone, would you reach this far, this hard for them? Or, do you draw a line where what you seek can only be matched by your sanity? How far would you go, and how long? Let the reflecting begin.

Should've visited her and it's time t o stop dwelling. Love can and will happen again, if you are willing. Been in love, been heart broken. Been mentally strained, been emotionally drained and still went forward. I'm willing to take a bullet for those I love. But, life goes on. What will I take next? Don't know, but to truly be in love and be loved, I'll wager my life.

Good points, but in this subject, the man's finances are completely strained on family illness and severe misfortune, so even one visit was not possible.

There's no point in forming a bond of the outcome means you will never get together. I've been in that situation before and after a few strenuous years I had enough.

You never truly know how big the world is until your stuck not being able to see someone you loved at one point. Distance can be cruel on a relationship and as much as you want to deny it, one of you will break down whichwill cause everything to crumble apart. I've been there done that tbh dont get into an LDR with someone you cant see anytime you want cause chances are it wont last