The Effects of Long Distance Relationships on Marriage
Most will agree, that when you are in love, nothing can stand in your way. No matter the distance, if it is across the state, country or on the other side of the world, love will find a way. In today’s world of convenient transportation, more and more married couples are finding that long distance relationships work, although they are never easy. Approximately 3.4 million married people are currently involved in long distance relationships, most of these couples are forced into this due to work (Thompson, J. 2010). According to experts, this number will continue to rise, especially as unemployment percentages continues to rise and jobs remain scarce. Although unconventional, living apart …show more content…
Becoming more independent in your marriage makes both parties much stronger. Each spouse being able to handle every issue that comes up makes the marriage more flexible and strong. Both will feel comfortable in every situation when the other has to handle problems or situations that come up. Persons involved in long-distance relationships often enjoy the simplicity of their days apart (Rhodes, 2002). It does not mean you do not miss your significant other, it just means you value the time you have to do other things you consider important. Equally important is being able to take care of the household. If one of the couple has never been on their own before, it will teach them what they need to do to ensure the household is being kept up to standards. Knowing how to budget, clean, and where to get things fixed is important to the long term success of your marriage. With this in mind, it is ok to be strong and independent, but you also need to ensure you can still be strong together. Doing things together when you are away is still possible. Make time to play a game online, go for a walk together while you talking on the phone or video chatting or watch a movie and talk about it. Be creative to keep things interesting while you are apart, it will not only make you stronger independently, but a stronger
Most will agree, that when you are in love, nothing can stand in your way. No matter the distance, if it is across the state, country or on the other side of the world, love will find a way. In today’s world of convenient transportation, more and more married couples are finding that long distance relationships work, although they are never easy. Approximately 3.4 million married people are currently involved in long distance relationships, most of these couples are forced into this due to work (Thompson, J. 2010). According to experts, this number will continue to rise, especially as unemployment percentages continues to rise and jobs remain scarce. Although unconventional, living apart …show more content…
Becoming more independent in your marriage makes both parties much stronger. Each spouse being able to handle every issue that comes up makes the marriage more flexible and strong. Both will feel comfortable in every situation when the other has to handle problems or situations that come up. Persons involved in long-distance relationships often enjoy the simplicity of their days apart (Rhodes, 2002). It does not mean you do not miss your significant other, it just means you value the time you have to do other things you consider important. Equally important is being able to take care of the household. If one of the couple has never been on their own before, it will teach them what they need to do to ensure the household is being kept up to standards. Knowing how to budget, clean, and where to get things fixed is important to the long term success of your marriage. With this in mind, it is ok to be strong and independent, but you also need to ensure you can still be strong together. Doing things together when you are away is still possible. Make time to play a game online, go for a walk together while you talking on the phone or video chatting or watch a movie and talk about it. Be creative to keep things interesting while you are apart, it will not only make you stronger independently, but a stronger