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Wondering what the best books for long-distance relationships are? I frequently recommend books to people who ask me for long-distance dating advice. One of the reasons I do this is because books shape the way we think, and a lot of relationship problems are best solved by changing your thinking. One helpful principle I’ve heard …
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Long-distance relationships can feel a little exclusive. It’s almost unavoidable in a healthy dating relationship, really. If you only talked with your boyfriend when other people were around, you wouldn’t spend much time talking with him at all. As much as you enjoy it, though, you might be afraid that all of this one-on-one time …
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Is it just me, or does Thanksgiving feel harder this year? It’s not just that many of us can’t be together with the people we love. The act of authentically giving thanks to God feels more difficult with everything going on in the world. But let’s stop and look at the word “thanksgiving” for a …
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Disclosure: I received a free copy of Growing Together in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links, which means that as an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. As I’m sure you know, the foundation of a healthy long-distance relationship is a growing …
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This prayer for your boyfriend isn’t the prayer you’re looking for. It’s not going to make you feel better about your relationship. It’s not a magic formula that will compel God to make your relationship last. But it might just be the prayer that you need to pray. Are You Praying For Your Boyfriend Or …
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“I’m judging you right now.” That’s what one of my friends said when I told her I was moving to the city where my long-distance boyfriend lived. Her words felt like a slap in the face. I didn’t know how to respond. Maybe you’ve experienced skepticism or judgment about your long-distance relationship, too. Some people’s …
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Why is it so hard to keep your physical & emotional boundaries in a long-distance relationship? I asked that question in an Instagram story last week, and the overall theme was…. You feel like you need to make up for lost time & show that you love each other. Those reasons make sense. With physical …
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“So, you’re planning to date long-distance for four years?” my friend asked when she heard that Reed and I had started dating. It was our freshman year of college. “I guess — I really don’t know,” I said, pushing the pasta around on my dining hall tray. Waiting until graduation sounded like a long time, …
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Worried about long-distance relationship problems? The list of challenges in your relationship might feel awfully long. However, not every problem is a cause for concern. Some issues fade naturally or turn out to be less serious than you originally thought. How do you know when you should be concerned, though? I think it’s helpful to …
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