What makes long distance relationships work? I really want to know the answer to this. I really would love to try and have one. I used to live in North Carolina before I moved. My best friend, Hunter, has been my best friend ever since elementary school. We grew up together and had a blast. He was there for me and still is no matter what. Even though I have had my boyfriends, some he has not even met, he helps me through the rough moments. Two or three weeks ago, I went on a visit to NC and this rush of feelings for him started filling me like never before. It was weird because I have not even thought about him that way. Each minute my emotions grew faster. It was strange. After feeling this for a week after being home, I could not help but ask what he thought may have occured if I stayed in NC. He told me he thought we would date. Shocked, I told him I felt the same way, and that I do like him now! That was so risky for me, but knowing that he felt the same made that unsure feeling go away. That moment, our friendship was changed..forever. No going back to the way things used to be. He wanted to try having an “us” but I was doubtful. It was hurting me more than helping me. After a week of just non stop talking and texting, I asked what was going to come of all this and he just didn’t know. This is when all those good things quickly came to an end. I really did want to try and have a relationship of some sort with him even if it would be hard and even cost us our friendship. I was very upset and still am. I honestly do not know what to do anymore. It is weird when I try to talk to him now. Things are not the same and I doubt that they will ever be. I really would lie to try something with him, but he really doesn’t. He just doubts the whole thing and says it will be hard. I just think he is scared. Scared to have someone that is so far away. I dont know what to say or do anymore. Suggestions anyone?