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Long distance marriage

My DH just got a job in maine... and I live in California. I'm still in school finishing my masters, so I can't leave until May.  Anyone have any advice to make the distance seem any smaller?  We are still on a semi-student budget, so traveling more often isn't possible.
Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle. ~Amy Bloom

Re: Long distance marriage

  • Skype!

    I don't know if I would do this but I had a friend in a long distance relationship (somewhat similar to your situation) and they would Skype while doing normal activities (playing computer games, watching TV, cooking, etc.) so the other person was still "there" hanging out with them. Like I said, I don't know if I would do it, but regular Skype-dates are awesome!

    Are either of you able to see each other at least once from now until May? or are there no trips scheduled? 
  • Learn new hobbies and crafts like cake decorating, painting, wine tasting.... Use this time to learn something new, but don't tell him about it.  Surprise him when you see him.
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  • I so get your issue. We are doing Montana to New Jersey and have been wayyyyyy to long.

    Previous Post touched on it, but we do Skype nightly just so we have a chance to talk and seeing the person is much better then just hearing them. Also have played card and boardgames on pogo now and then to feel like we are doing an activity together. Still doesn't make up for the days that suck and you really need a hug but we are so much stronger in our communication now. 

  • There are a few trips planned... as much as a grad school budget will allow.  So that totally helps.  Everyone has such great ideas.  I have had such a hard time with Skype because we only try to talk.  I will totally try and do something else while skype-ing to keep the dates awesome! Thank you!
    Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle. ~Amy Bloom
  • I have already got into wine tasting... one of my good friends works in a winery, so that helps, but I LOVE the idea of learning something to surprise him with when we do actually get to see each other.  Though most my idea come up dirty... but i think after 3 months of not seeing each other, dirty wouldn't be so bad!  I like the idea of painting, as it might help me express all my stress!
    Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle. ~Amy Bloom
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