To Move or Not to Move?

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 [...]

Long-Distance for Too Long?

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 [...]

Making the Move: Homesickness

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 [...]

The Best of Long-Distance Life

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 [...]

What Happens After You Move?

When you’ve been in a long-distance relationship for a while, much of the focus is on moving to be closer together. It can seem like the ultimate goal you’re working toward, and your conversations will focus on who should move and when. But before you take the leap, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll handle [...]