More on Long-Distance Relationships!

Posted by Joy Huber Jul 16, 2006

I also wanted to follow-up on this because I saw a blurb on it in a past issue of Good Housekeeping magazine. I believe this was in the February issue, the one with Kirstie Alley on the cover. Here is the gist to save you time!

The blurb specifically starts off with "Long-distance relationships tend to be more stable and satisfying than those of couples who live under the same roof," according to Mary Carole Pistole, Ph.D., of Purdue University. So see, there's hope for those of you yet who are separated by time zones!

Dr. Pistole says in the blurb, "Long-distance partners aruge less over trivial matters and don't take each other for granted."

The blurb also discusses partners living so far apart have to have more interesting lives; essentially they can't expect the other half of their relationship to provide "the fun in their life." So pick up and pursue your own interests! What is a new hobby you've always wanted to learn more about?

People separated by distance also have to work harder to stay close, as I mentioned in my article. They make the most of the time they do have together instead of lounging on the couch all the time taking each other for granted because they only live fifteen minutes apart and have the "we can get together whenever" mentality. Plan special romantic things and make the most of your time together to strengthen your bond.

Have a Great week!