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The Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide: Secrets and Strategies from Successful Couples Who Ha

chris bell kate brauer-bell

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Skyrocketing phone bills. Layovers and missed flights. Countless hours spent pining, worrying, and wondering, Why do we do this to ourselves? Long-distance love can be one challenge afteranother, but as most committed couples will tell you, the rewards well outweigh the stresses. In this sensitive yet sensible guide, long-distance veterans Chris and Kate provide strategies for making the distance seem shorter and outline eight essential skills for relationship Based on interviews with more than 100 couples and packed with knowledgeable tips and honest advice, THE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL GUIDE proves that, with patience and dedication, a loving relationship can not only survive but also thrive across the miles.

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1,2006

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208 pages, Paperback
Published
February 1, 2006 by Ten Speed Press
ISBN
9781580087148
ASIN
1580087140
Language
English

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userr223
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April 1,2025
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This book is exactly what the title says. Fritz bought it for me several months ago; he has a copy also, and we've been working our way through it a chapter at a time and talking about the different strategies and issues. Definitely a valuable read, although most of the discussions it sparked consisted of "Yeah, we do that. Yeah, we do that too. Yeah, we're good at that..." etc. So it was good for the affirmation, and we also got at least a few ideas we might not have come up with on our own.
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evil_eye
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April 1,2025
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The boyfriend bought this for me before he left for a co-op term in another city. It was helpful and written in a very accessible manner, lots of examples from real life.
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PMansion4119
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April 1,2025
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I can't believe how absolutely amazing this book was!

In an attempt to expand my horizons a bit (I don't normally go for non-fiction, especially not a textbook-style book), I searched for books on long-distance relationships in hopes of learning a bit. I'm currently in one, and I'm always open to improving in any areas that I can (communication, virtual dates, etc), so I'm constantly doing research. So, I thought, why not read a book about it?

This book was published in 2006, so some things don't apply today (it mentions long-distance phone calls and high phone bills several times), but in general, I found this to be very, very informative. Some things I already knew or already learned, some things made me go, "I never thought of it like that," or, "I really should work on that."

I wish I'd enjoyed reading this type of thing when I was in school, given how quickly I cruised through this one. For anyone in a long-distance relationship, it's a great, light, informative read. I'm glad I found this.
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MayDay_77
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April 1,2025
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I just finish reading it. I think this book help us to save our LDR relationship.

I think this will also help us link: https://surviveldr.com/
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Kusunoki
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April 1,2025
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Give advice at what to do to keep things going. It was nice but it didn't apply to my long distance relationship currently. My significant other is deployed, and we won't be able to see each other at all. I was hoping for some more inspiration or motivation through the lonely times of this, but it hit on ways to keep relationships positive for people in different US cities. It is good book but not what I was hoping for.
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ProtoDrive
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April 1,2025
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This is a good and much needed book. With a few adjustments it could be so much better. I read that the authors are considering updating the book - great idea... Please consider including non-hetero relationships in the discussion, and bringing tech discussions up to date.
The section on sexual intimacy was pretty judgey, maybe work on the inherent biases before you offer advice to others on this important aspect of LDRs.
Another topic that received almost no airtime is how to handle the views of family and friends - they aren't always supportive and this may create added tension.
Overall, I thank the authors for trying this project
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eroeru
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April 1,2025
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This book is a wonderful starter for those who are in a LDR. It gives examples and tips from real couples. It also organizes in the book in a way that is easy to read and follow.
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