Very much geared to the semi-long distance relationship, where a weekend rendezvous is possible. There was very little that dealt with multiple time zones and continents. While some things can be inferred, and will work regardless of the distance involved, really long distances have its own set of problems. The primary one being, the chances and opportunities that you'll actually be able to visit each other, they are few and far between.

One review I read slammed the chapter on intimacy. I didn't find it as laughable as the reviewer indicated. Every relationship has its own ways of dealing with this subject. Some need to handle things in a more, um, hands on way. More power to you.

The important thing to remember with any non-fiction book on any subject, is to take the information they give you, add your own, and create what works for you and your situation. If the cookbook recipe says to add onions, and you hate onions, would you add them just because the recipe says to? If you're in a long-distance relationship, or contemplate one, this book is a good place to start. I did like the input from people that the authors interviewed. That helped cement the information covered.

This book has some helpful hints, but most of it is common sense. The most value I got out of it was the chapter on deciding when to move and what to consider. It's worth a read if you are in a long distance relationship and can get it from the library, used, or from a friend.

Couple of really good take-always from this book. My favorite was playing a game online together that was unrelated to work or personal things to help pass time without the pressure of having to always have something specific to talk about.

A nice, simple guide to some good ideas for growing and maintaining relationships with traveling.

Useful information, but mostly for if you're just starting a relationship and if you live in the same country. Could also use an update on the tech aspect of things. No mention of texts or Skype!

Not bad. Would maybe have been useful at the beginning of an LDR. Over a year into one, the content was rather passe. But as it is, it was neat reading sketches of other LDR relationships, failures and successes, and to get a few more tips for the trade.

Outdated and made for domestic LDRs that are just starting. Repetitive and used anecdotal evidence to make blanket statements.

Save yourself the trouble and just look up recent LDR blogs instead.

This is a great book for anyone dating long-distance or considering dating someone long-distance. The most helpful aspect of the book was reading stories about couples that made their long-distance relationship successful.

it's a little dated for the times but had some pretty good advice.

Absolutely useful that it inspires you to face necessary issues in a relationship. Not just for LDR but all who's considering a mature relationship.

A bit outdated, worrying about calling plans and mentioning you might want to consider buying a mobile phone. No real mention of texting or video chatting.

It focuses heavily on anecdotes of other couples, some who live less than 100 miles apart which I find laughable to call long distance.

Still, it has some good recommendations and food for thought.

As someone who has only recently begun a long distance relationship, I read this book to help me gain some insight on what I could do to get through the times apart and deal with not being in the same area as my boyfriend. My situation isn't necessarily tough regarding the distance (2 hour drive) but more so because my boyfriend has 2 children from a previous marriage and there's the fact that he has them every other weekend (sometimes more) and being able to see him and also integrate with the children is much more complicated. This book didn't touch on this as a factor so much. Some of the examples provided seemed repetitive. But trying to find a book specific to my situation is most likely impossible.