Posted on January 30th, 09 by dailysavingsfromallyou
Keys to a long-distance marriage
I recently came across an interesting newspaper article about couples who live apart for financial reasons—maybe one spouse got offered a job in another state or country and couldn’t pass up the paycheck. Are you and your family in the same boat? Here are some tips garnered from the article:
Take advantage of technology. Many of the couples interviewed use Skype, software that lets you video chat with faraway loved ones using an Internet connection. This way, you can catch up with and see your significant other “in person.”
Be available. One man in the article sleeps with his cell phone next to him so his children can reach him 24 hours a day.
Visit as often as possible. One couple who lives in different countries has a rule that they must meet up at least once every five weeks for a minimum of five days.
Look for the positives. Being apart from your spouse can be lonely, but not seeing each other often can also spice up your marriage. One woman said, “the physical distance has been exhilarating for our relationship.”
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Posted by Emily Hendricks, Relationships Editor
One Comment:
Casey says:
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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