long distance relationships and being apart

My husband has been working in Australia for the past 18 months and I have for most of that time been in the USA. If we didn't have Skype it would be even harder than it has been. I have gone to see him several times during those months and he has been home a couple of times, however it isn't the same as being together all the time. We talk everyday, sometimes twice a day on Skype and I live for those times each day. It is tough but we made a commitment to each other when we got married and we love each other and are making it work.

Hi Mskelly.. If you really love him no matter how far he is you don't need to do anything. What makes you so worried is that you will miss him. Right? He will just be gone for two months. Its not that long. All you have to do is be ready when he comes back. You have a lot of things to do. Such as making yourself more beautiful, sexier & etc. Go out shopping with your girlfriends. :)

I think it works when we also can hold on to material things, in my opinion, letters. When we know the other thinks about us and do something for us like buying a present, sitting down for half an hour to write me a letter I find that really special, that's how I handled my distant relationship.

Just keep in closely touch with each other everyday. My case is even worse than yours. We always meet every 1 or 2 months and live together only 3 days because both of us are busy. I hope we can make some changes at end of this year. We dont want to suffer long distance separation any more.Anyway hope you can get some ideas from other mylotters.

I know it would be hard for you to be away with your love especially if it is the first time being away. I haven't experienced yet to be away with my love. But I know time will come and it will happen somehow. As for you, what you should do is to always communicate him. Always tell him that you love him so much and also miss him. Understand the reason why he has to be away and it is the good for you and your future.

open communication and honesty are some of the ingredients of a lasting long distance relationship..me and my partner have been in a long distance relationship for 2 years..and thank god we were able to maintain a happy and honest relationship..now, we are just blocks away from each other..but it'll only e for 5 months..in june, she'll go back to her home..but we are sure that going back to long distance relationship will never be a hindrance to our love for each other.. just have faith with your husband..patience is always needed..and more understanding is a must..it'll be hard during the adjustment period..but if you and you're partner will surpass it, happy ending awaits your future..

I don't think there is any magic trick to make any relationship work let along long distance relationships. It all depends on the trust and faith the partners have in each other and the determination and willingness to endure for sake of their relationship. Communicating often, giving confidence to each other and couple having the same life vision can go a long way to make the relationship work.

I have many friends who are away from their husbands or boyfriends. All you have to do to keep your relationship strong is to keep communicating each other. Send text message, email and chatting.