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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Tags: Communication, Trust
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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 [...]
Categories: Tips & Advice
| Tags: Communication, Decisions, Moving, Reader Questions
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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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The other day, I came across a project on the Oh Happy Day! blog that I think would be fantastic for long-distance relationships. It ties in with the idea that snail mail is actually a great way to keep in touch with your long-distance partner—not only is it fun and different to get a surprise [...]
Categories: Fun & Games
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For those of you who are new to Long-Distance Life, the articles are divided into two categories. There’s Tips & Advice, where we tackle the big issues like trust, communication, and planning to move in together. In Fun & Games, we offer suggestions for unique activities the two of you can do over a phone [...]
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| Tags: Activities, Board Games, Communication, Decisions, Gift Ideas, Moving, Phone, Snail Mail, Webcam
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