Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina How to survive a long distance relationship.
May 23, 2022
Discover the realities of long-distance love with insights on emotional challenges and how to navigate them. Learn why sharing daily life and building rituals are crucial. Explore the impact of life transitions, and the balance between career and relationship decisions. The hosts highlight practical tips for communication and managing expectations, emphasizing the need for thorough conversations before making big moves. Plus, they discuss how some couples thrive despite the distance. Tune in for advice that might just turn separation into a strong connection!
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Weigh The Emotional And Logistical Cost
- Do weigh whether long distance adds unbearable scarcity and pressure to your relationship before committing.
- Do ask if the relationship is worth the emotional cost and logistical work involved.
Young Relationship Turned Painful After Distance
- Julie described a long-distance period at age 20 that felt torturous and ended in a breakup when her partner fell for someone at work.
- That experience shaped her strong advice against doing long distance casually.
Rituals Anchor Relationship Transitions
- Recreate daily rituals or build new ones to preserve connection when distance keeps you apart.
- Rituals anchor relationships and ease transitions between long-distance and cohabiting phases.