i personally can't stand long distance relationships either; i need that physical and tangible aspect. but i have realized that having a great, healthy and stable and trusting relationship with someone is a rare find. i found my (hopefully) life partner two years ago while i was at school in d.c. and he was at school in philly. we struggled and still struggle even tho i am in philly now. before i got my job in philly, i didnt know where i was going: cali, nyc or back to d.c. but the thought of breaking up with him was never a thought. we discussed commuting, flying back and forth to see each other, even him moving where i was after he graduated from law school. but breaking up???? heck no.
i guess it depends on the relationship and the people. after two years of being 200+ miles away and surviving, my relationship could withstand another long distance moment even though i hope we never have to go through that again.
and now that i think of it the thought of not taking a job that shipped me somewhere far never crossed my mind either. so i have to go along with others who have said 'KEEP THE MAN AND THE JOB'