People often ask me how to make a long-distance relationship work. The three most important factors are optimism, communication, and trust.
“Optimism” might seem like a strange one to have on the list, but it really is right up there with communication and trust. And that’s not to say that cynical, sarcastic people can’t have a [...]
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Jamie writes:
I am currently in a now long-distance relationship. My boyfriend just left the marines and is now in another state. We know that we want to spend the rest of our lives together, but there is one issue. We can’t decide who will move. I have an 8 year old daughter, and have been [...]
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Mo writes:
My story is a bit complicated. I met my boyfriend online on a social media site, never expecting or looking for a relationship. But it happened and within a few months of chatting every single night for hours, weekend telephone calls, a gazillion messages and emails, he bought me a ticket and I went [...]
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You don’t always have a choice about whether you’ll end up in a long-distance relationship—that decision might be dictated by a job transfer, the military, or other circumstances. But sometimes, you do have a choice: You’re thinking about accepting an opportunity that’s in another state or country, or you’re just beginning to fall for someone [...]
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One of the unfortunate things about being in a long-term long-distance relationship is that before you move, you’re separated from your sweetheart; after you move, from your family and friends. The good news is that just as technology now provides extraordinary ways to stay in touch with your partner, you can use those same ways [...]
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