Long distance relationships are not easy to maintain.  The lack of physical contact and the need for extreme trust can make even the nicest guy run in the end.  It takes a special person to be able to handle a long distance relationship.

If you are considering a long distance relationship then you to try to figure out if your man can handle the distance and if he will be the kind to make it work.  To find out if you man can handle the distance you should consider this list of the five reasons men tend to leave long distance relationships.

#1: It takes a lot of emotional effort.

Men are just not as emotional as women.  Some men simply do not have the ability to emotionally invest in something as demanding as a long distance relationship.  A man really has to be mature and he has to be in control of his emotions and able to express them.  If he cannot do these things then he probably won’t last in a long distance relationship.

#2: There is no end in sight.

Male or female, if the long distance relationship is not something that has an end date then it can be very hard to stick with it.  Being successful in a long distance relationship usually involves knowing that at some point you will be able to be completely together.  He might be able to handle the uncertainty and feel it is best to leave instead of waiting for some day in the future when you might be able to be together.

#3: Not enough time.

A long distance relationship can take much more time than your typical relationship.  You have to be creative and you have to be willing to go that extra mile to make sure that your relationship is thriving.  If a man is busy with his career or has obligations that take a lot of his time then he may just not be able to have enough time to devote to the relationship.

#4: Technological difficulties.

For some men the idea of communicating via computer or cell phone is not something they can really accept.  They may just not be the type of person who embraces all this new technology.  Trying to make things work long distance without technology is pretty much impossible.

#5: Insecurity.

Perhaps the biggest reason why men do not stay in long distance relationships is problems with trust.  Some men cannot stand not being able to actually see you and know what you are doing.  In a long distance relationship, there is more unknown than there is known.  For some people this is simply too much to handle.  They let their insecurities get the best of them.

Long distance relationships are not simple.  They are not for everyone.  It takes a lot of work to keep up a relationship where you do not get to see each other very often.  Some men simply are not up for the challenge.  Too many things can come between you and can cause problems that make him realize he simply is not made for long distance romance.