My husband and I have been long-distance for six of the seven years we have been married. While we now know it will not work for us long-term, the experience has taught us much about ourselves and each other. My husband applied to jobs in Miami, too, but wasn't getting offers of the caliber he wanted. I never did find a better job, so we remained long-distance for the full four years. AdvertisementLearning about your partners needs is important, tooMy husband, unlike me, prioritizes work over relationships and doesn't feel he needs physical proximity to me to demonstrate his care.

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