This article was co-authored by Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Moshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
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Whether it’s for work, family obligations, or another reason entirely, there may come a time in your marriage when you and your spouse have to live separately. While a long distance marriage probably isn’t your ideal scenario, rest assured that there are ways you can make the transition more comfortable for you and your spouse. We’ve compiled the best tips to stay connected with your partner while you’re long distance, as well as info on how you can talk to your kids about this new dynamic.
Things You Should Know
- Make time to talk to your partner once a day (or every other day).
- Catch each other up on the small details of your lives so you feel close and connected with each other.
- Put an end date on the long distance portion of your marriage so you both have something to look forward to.
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