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Let's assume person A and B have been apart for decades and they finally meet now.
Then A might say "It has been long since we met." and this is correct.
But I'm wondering, as alternatives, if following sentences are okay and have no error in grammar.
It has been long without you.
It has been long to see you again.
It has been long not seeing you.
Please give me your answer. :)
The example sentences aren't correct, here are revisions.
It has been a long time since we met.
OK.
It has been a long time without you.
OK
It has been a long time to see you again.
No. It could be: "It has been a long time. I am happy to see you again." or "I've waited a long time to see you again."
It has been a long time not seeing you.
OK, although possibly better as: "It has been a long time that we haven't seen each other."
