Long Distance Love

I have a friend that's dating someone and haphazardly, he moved away. Over 3,000 miles to be exact. He moved away to pursue law school; a goal he said he got away from due to this thing we call life. For him, life includes; two baby mommas. The question was: Can a long distance relationship work?

The circstances being that the relationship is "new" although they have known each other for awhile, and that she, the person left; views time spent together as of the essence. 

I told her, it's not like he's off in another state because he loves surf board weather. He's there for a purpose. A career. A life-changing purpose. That, of and within itself, warrants patience, understanding, and the conviction to remain with each other. Especially since he made known his goal at the start of them dating. He was a little off for spontaneously up and leaving, but he IS free from distractions in another state. However, the question remains: can this work? What do you all think? 

I'll give it a week and update with some viewpoints of you, my readers and friends.

Ciao for now!