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Getting a new job is a major win, especially when your yearly salary would be over 500k.
But, sometimes,a new jobmight mean unwanted changes to your personal life.
Taking this as a direct confession shewould cheaton him, he broke up with her.
But, later, he decided toask peoplewhether he was right or just too quick to assume things.
The situation worsens when there are kids and parenting involved.
But a couple can get through it if they put in some work.
Since one partner will be spending weeks or even months away, technically, this becomes a long-distance relationship.
Physical intimacy was at the center of thiscouples argument.
Debra Macleod, a Calgary mediator and relationship coach, explained toTodays Parentthat it can be quite the opposite.
In fact, long-distance couples might even have stronger intimacy bonds than their counterparts who are geographically close.
A2013 studyfound that people in long-distance relationships reported feeling more intimate with each other.
But, as research shows and experts claim, open communication is key.
When it comes to physical intimacy, couples should take advantage of the benefits of technology.
She especially recommends ones that can be controlled by an app.
That way, one partner can control the others toy, even if theyre far away.
However, Rowett also notes that its not all about sexual intimacy.
Surprises like littlegiftsin the mail or a delivery of flowers go a long way, too.
Another fun idea can be sending or creating erotica to each other.
Its not that grim in the long-distance relationship department.
Research even shows that60% of couplesmanage to make long-distance work.
Nowadays, it seems thats not so much the case.
Perhaps romance truly is dead, once and for all.
However, why cant we have both?
A successful, fulfilling career and a happy family to come back to at the end of the day?
That takes much more hard work on both partners end, of course.
But what else is new?
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