all i can say is it IS difficult. and not easy to find someone that will work with a.s., let alone learn the facts and try to deal with it. my own experience has me going over 1000 miles out of my way to find someone (not kidding) that can do that. I'm not saying it's impossible, but for me, it wasn't easy to even find someone. I dont really know how this will develop, despite almost daily contact for the better part of 9 months, 3 visits to her country, and plans for her to visit me. it's work, and nothing is for certain. i know it is challenging to say the least, and for some reason, always feel there is 'competition' looming that doesn't have my particular issues. that's me, i suppose, but know in my worries that mr. right here will always win out over mr. right, but long distance. that's where the challenge is, and either i step up or step out. so goes the world of relationships, i guess.