What to do when a husband or wife to study abroad?
By Polang
@tkonlinevn (6438)
Vietnam
May 10, 2011 11:38pm CST
Study abroad is how long this dream of you. You intended that you'll study abroad first, then marriage.
But your boyfriend / girlfriend you do not agree. And want to get married before you go.
How you'll dicide? And if you're willing to study abroad after the wedding, what do you do to "keep yourself" and "keep spouse" in that time when the distance of both sides were too far apart?
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5 responses
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
12 May 11
That would be a hard thing to deal with unless I got to go with him when he went to study. I would hate to be married and then be all alone.
@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
12 May 11
Do you scare that he can have another woman while he would be studying abroad?
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
11 May 11
There's no perfect formula to love, as my friend used to tell me every time there are problems with my relationship. However, I've come to realize it indeed is true.
Getting married before a partner leaves or goes to some distance may be a way for one to feel that regardless what happens their relationship would be stronger because there's a bond between married couples. I guess we come to think that if we have gotten married, then temptation would be lesser, and both are working for the union and not just for oneself - which is a better goal, right?
However, if temptation comes, or strains of long distance comes I think we can't really say that marriage saves the relationship but I would be lying if I said that it would not be something that I would consider.
If I were to be asked now, I think I would have rather married my partner before he went abroad to work rather than stay here single and talking to him as a single person as well. You see, there wouldn't be any loss on his side if he should decide to find someone new, and I know I don't have a right stop him whatsoever. Most of the time, I feel insecure about these things.
I don't really know about your decision, but all I can say is that married or not, it's tough to be put in that situation. Few relationships survive, let's just hope yours and mine would be one of those which survived. Good luck!
@tkonlinevn (6438)
• Vietnam
12 May 11
Your response is well. I also choose to get married before my husband leaves. I believe in love.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
27 May 11
My bf went abroad to study and work and left me alone. Yes, he left me without tying the knot first. We believe that if we are really destined to be together, then we will end up together. We are still in a relationship now despite the distance and I should say that it is still very strong, Thank God! We decided not to marry first before he left me because we know that we will have to have enough money to stand on our own and have our own family. So he is seeking for a better opportunity abroad so we can fulfill all our plans together when he comes back.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
12 May 11
Woh, this is a difficult question. If it is really his dream to go abroad and study then i suppose i being his love one, should support him in his decision. However, it is easy to say this but it is difficult to carry it out.
It would be really sad to get married and then be alone after that. I would believe studying abroad first before getting married. These couple can also use this as a test to see how strong their relationship is.
@sweetmommy (11)
• Qatar
12 May 11
The problem in being away from each other is not the distance but the trust for one another. You just have to open up your communication and be more open for all things that can spice up your relationship even you are away from each other.