Different marriage types for different couples have been a major focus of my last few articles. The latest took the age at which couples marry into consideration. Previously I have also examined the commitment style of the couples. Some couples choose to be very committed while others are much more relaxed on the dos and don’ts of marriage.
Now I will turn my focus on location. To most couples, marriage is waking up each morning together and going to bed each night together. However for some, time is more spent apart rather than together. These couples live in a long distance marriage.
Previously, Courtney has given us some insight into the hardships of having a long distance marriage.
In the beginning having a long distance marriage can be tough. Coming home in the afternoon by yourself can be hard. Only hearing voices over the phone can be even harder. Needing a hug and not being able to hold each other can be excruciating.
However many couples find that over time they become very independent and can even find it hard to compromise when reuniting with their mate. Although the adjustment both ways can be tough, being together on a daily basis is worth whatever it takes for most couples.
Many marriages only survive the long distance period for a short time. There are usually no plans to make living apart definite terms. Many couples live apart for a little while due to job changes, schooling, and desire to move while one partner stays behind to sale the house.
In general couples do less long-distancing it after children arrive into the picture of the marriage. There is too much to miss and too much help needed after the little ones arrive. When living apart does occur after children, more stress is added and the relationship typically suffers more.