Putting Up With The Distance

Being away for some time often brings people to their breaking point. Just recently I read a book entitled Last Night At Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger. It was about how a rockstar's constant travelling was taking a toll on his relationship with his wife. I thought they were going to break up by the end of the book but they hung on and made it work. (Sorry for the spoiler.)

You see, long distance relationships do work out, but only if you're willing to work on it. It shouldn't be a one-sided thing. Both partners should work together and figure things out and find a way that makes it work both ways. Like in the book I mentioned, the guy was a rockstar and was constantly not at home, know what he did in the end? He made it up to his wife, came home and surprised her on his cousin's birthday and proposed to re-marry her while holding out their wedding ring (which the stylist made her take off during the Grammys).

Sweet acts on the part of the guy is all a woman asks for. Write them love letters, send them a bouquet of flowers, surprise them. Do something you think they would really love. As for the women, you just need to give the guys some understanding. You may think that it's easier said than done. Sure, but do give yourselves a chance. Don't give up easily when worse comes to worst, okay?

Don't be afraid to seek out long distance relationship advice from friends and family. They are going to stick with you through anything. Give them a chance to help you help yourself. Make amends and put up with the distance.