Being Apart
I was thinking today of all the married couple I know who have to be apart from each other for long periods of time.
I can’t imagine how hard it must be to keep things good, healthy, sustained, and growing- when you can’t be together.
Here are some hints that might help maintain your relationship, and possibly even help it grow, if there is a long separation:
1) Talk as often as possible. Make sure you are open and hinest about the emotions you feel, and the fears you may have about being apart.
2)Use the internet to chat if possible. The more you can communicte with each other, the better for your relationship. It would also be good to have a webcam if available. That way you can see each other as well as talk to each other.
3)Keep a jounal for your spouse. There may be times when you see something or hear something, and you wish they were there to share it. Keeping a journal, of pictures and written entries, can help you feel like you are sharing it at the same time, and let you share it later.
4) Keep the romance alive by telling each other of your love and devotion. Send cards, letters, pictures and momentos that can help you feel closer. Keeping the emotional stability of your marriage strong is important. This will help you grow and look even more forward to being together again.
Being apart may be difficult, and present special challenges, but your relationship can grow through it, and be better than ever when you are reunited.
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