What do you do?
Picture this and we’ll use our marketing/engineering couple as an example.
We suggestnavigating this time zone and communication hurdlewith set hours designated to catching up with one another.
Perhaps your pro-con list should go further than love languages, too.
Taking the time to get to know the community of people you’re spending time with while apart?
What would you find troubling if your partner did when you weren’t around?
Also, we’ll be completely blunt here; married couples can get needy for one another inthatway.
Think about it (and we’ll use our marketing/engineering imaginary couple as an example).
You’ll likely have more peace of mind by having a set time frame.
Here’s a guideline that might help you.
Say you’re the marketing manager on Eastern Standard Time, and your spouse is the engineer in California.
This could be as simple as a sweet text, a quick five-minute FaceTime, or a call.
it’s possible for you to get a short phone call (or even play Words With Friends).
A small gesture like this won’t go unnoticed on such an important professional day.
Icing on the cake?
A handwritten letter in the mail.
If you don’t trust your spouse fully, communicate this concernbeforelong-distance is even on the table.
Don’t cover it up or idealize your partnersomuch that you ignore your own experience.
Setting realistic expectations for you and your spouse will be key.
You and your spouse will get through this chapter by keeping things honest.
There is absolutelynothingwrong with maintaining your individuality throughout your marriage.
You will likely learn more about yourself in the process!
