The Long Distance Relationship Survival Guide

Skyrocketing phone bills. Layovers and missed flights. Countless hours spent pining, worrying, and wondering, Why do we do this to ourselves? Long-distance love can be one challenge afteranother, but as most committed couples will tell you, the rewards well outweigh the stresses. In this sensitive yet sensible guide, long-distance veterans Chris and Kate provide strategies for making the distance seem shorter and outline eight essential skills for relationship success: Communicating effectively Establishing mutual goals and expectations Dealing with issues of trust, fidelity, and independence Having fun in spite of the distance Managing time, schedules, and stress Keeping the relationship real Balancing sex and emotional intimacy Making the transition to same-city living Based on interviews with more than 100 couples and packed with knowledgeable tips and honest advice, THE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL GUIDE proves that, with patience and dedication, a loving relationship can not only survive but also thrive across the miles.

Master the challenges of long-distance relationships with this fun and practical survival guide for geographically challenged lovers The phone company might think long distance is the next best thing to being there, but The Long-Distance Relationship Guide knows better: long-distance relationships require hard work, commitment, a sturdy travel bag, a good calling plan, a healthy sense of humor, supportive friends—and lots of ice cream. Here’s everything you need to make sure your relationship can go the distance. Learn how to: • Spot the serial long-distance dater • Prepare for “The Visit” • Discover the joys of phone sex • Write a juicy love letter • Negotiate turn-taking visits Full of helpful quizzes, checklists, and advice from relationship experts and long-distance veterans, The Long-Distance Relationship Guide will help you make the most of your long-distance romance.

Relationships are tough, and putting states or even oceans between two people does not make things any easier. Although some long-distance relationships won't work, that doesn't mean you can't make yours successful and fulfilling. This guide will give your relationship the chance it deserves. You will learn how to establish the terms of your relationship, including how to know if you are ready to make this commitment, when to schedule phone calls, and how often you should visit. You will discover the essential relationship-building skills you need, including open communication, realistic expectations, and balanced emotional and physical intimacy. You will learn the best ways to share travel costs and what to do when visiting in order to make the most out of your limited time together. Long-distance relationships cannot be compared to other relationships, and this book gives couples who are living apart dozens of tips to keep that special spark alive.--From publisher description.

If you're in a long distance relationship (LDR) you've probably heard this before. Millions of couples, married or dating, consider themselves long distance, and they struggle with the unique difficulties that come from living apart. Long distance relationships do work. But to be successful you must understand how they differ from other relationships, and you must learn new strategies proven to make a difference. Based on ground-breaking research, Long Distance Relationships will teach you the little-known, but critical secrets to a happy and healthy long-distance relationship. Book jacket.

Where Can You Turn. . .? . . .when the bills are due, the kids are acting out, loneliness and doubt are creeping into your quiet hours--and you're handling it all alone? If your partner is in the military, these challenges may be the greatest that your relationship will ever face. Now is the time you need answers, resources, and understanding. This is the book that will give them to you. Military wife and U.S. Army veteran Shellie Vandevoorde has penned a practical, compassionate guide to help military couples cope with the separation of active deployment. Now updated and expanded, Separated by Duty, United in Love is infused with her years of experience, offering sound and comforting advice from someone who's been there. Vandevoorde explores real-life issues and shares invaluable insights on the best ways to: • Keep the lines of communication open while your partner is away • Address your children's fears as you cope with your own • Juggle finances and other household duties • Find the balance you desperately need • Cope with post-traumatic stress, injury and other challenges when a spouse returns from war • Utilize military resources and support groups to help yourself through the toughest times You are not alone. Separated by Duty, United in Love gives you the tools and the encouragement you need to help your military relationship survive--and thrive.

The Long Distance Relationship Guidebook is the definitive book on strengthening your long distance relationship (LDR). Its inspirational, no-nonsense advice and discussions are based on years of research and the author's personal experience. It is meant for all couples who have had time to establish their connection and are now facing the challenge of spending time and distance apart. Inside you will find: * 8 key elements to LDR success * 3 discussions you must have * 6 serious LDR problems * 28 red-alert warning signs * 17 ways to harmonize your moments * simple and high-technology ideas * advice based on interviews and surveys * fun and easy activity and gift ideas * case studies With the Long Distance Relationship Guidebook in hand, learn what you can do to bolster, nurture, impassion and protect your relationship, as well as foresee problems before they arise. This book will guide you through rough spots, and inspire you to create incredible moments that will have long-lasting positive effects on your unique relationship.

Surviving the Distance explores a couples journey through their Long Distance Relationship (LDR) of 4 years. Living 1,886 miles apart from San Jose, California to Houston, Texas they learned valuable ways to stay connected in which they share tips on how they went from an LDR to now Husband and Wife. After reading Surviving the Distance, no matter what type of relationship you are currently in, you will appreciate their story as they reveal what it took to get them to where they are today. Although they knew each other for some time while living in the same city it wasn't until they lived in separate states that they truly realized they were meant to be. The inspiration in writing this book stems from a healthy conscious of wanting to provide a resource to help others through their LDR journey.

Are you in a long-distance relationship? Do you feel like the distance is putting a strain on your relationship? Are you looking for ways to make the distance seem shorter and to keep your relationship strong? If so, then you need to read "The Long Distance Relationship Survival Guide." This book is written by two long-distance relationship veterans who have been through the ups and downs of this type of relationship. They offer practical advice and tips that are based on their own experiences. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: Communication Trust Intimacy Conflict resolution Making the distance seem shorter Handling the challenges of a long-distance relationship The book is also packed with real-life stories from couples who have successfully navigated a long-distance relationship. These stories offer inspiration and hope to couples who are struggling. "The Long Distance Relationship Survival Guide" is a valuable resource that can help you make your long-distance relationship work. Order your copy today!

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