Have any of you had any experience with long distance relationships while doing your PhD. I have been in a relationship for 3 yrs while both of us have been away doing our degrees but I am now going onto a PhD while partner is doing one year course and then moving back home. I realise this is a very personal and subjective issue to consider but just wanted to hear from you.

Depends how strong you are to deal with it. I'm splitting up with my other half when I move for my PhD because I refuse to do the longdistance thing, but we're both accepting of the fact it wouldn't work for us. But I've seen other people manage quite happily. There is no easy answer. Is it possible to give it a go and see and decide once you've actually tried it ?

I moved to different country than my boyfriend 3 years ago. We are still together, but it is difficult.

Also expect to get some complaints from your supervisor - and learn to ingnore them. If you are doing long distance this will mean not working weekends, leaving early on Friday or taking the odd Monday or Friday off. Don't let these things put you off- if you don't try it certainly won't work. Most people have very intense weekends with their partner which can compensate for a lot. Have you two been living together previously??

No, we have never been living together before. We even cannot meet each others during weekends, because one is in Europe and the other in USA.....:(

I have not seen my girl in almost 2 years. During my PhD we hope to see each other every 3-4 months until it's finished. It's very difficult and frustrating but possible if the commitment and love is there.

My friend lived with his girlfriend while he was studying and they split up because of the stress of the PhD! It works both ways.

It will be hard and I think you have to learn to be very honest with each other, but it's worth a shot right?

Do relationships and phds work whaterver the distance?

It depends on how good looking you are... if you are in the top 20 percentile i would think ull be fine.. see how it goes.. if not then hold on to your man with both hands and never let go! Hope that helps

My boyfriend lives 3284 miles away, and we're going strong. Well, guess that says something about my looks ...

hey Cool!!!!!!!!!!!! Its Really hard But u have to take up in ur life...... Me and My boyfriend... TIll now we didnt meet...... But we plan to meet each other after PhD...... So dont worry both of u keep ur mind strong and a days will move as soon assssssssssss