DEAR ABBY: The letter from "Lost in Love" brought to mind a quote I read somewhere years ago. I don't recall the source. It pertains to both of the quotes you used in your reply.
"Distance is to love what wind is to a flame. If it is a little flame, the wind will blow it out. If it is a big flame, the wind will fan it and make it grow hotter." --STANLEY J. POPLAWSKI, CARLSTADT, N.J.
DEAR STANLEY: Of course, whether a long-distance romance can survive would depend on the individuals involved. Several readers have informed me that courting by mail actually helped them to know each other better, with less "distraction" than a typical dating relationship. However, I think much depends upon their ages and their level of commitment.