Attain The Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide: Secrets And Strategies From Successful Couples Who Have Gone The Distance Picturized By Chris Bell Conveyed As Booklet

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, 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! The boyfriend bought this for me before he left for a coop term in another city, It was helpful and written in a very accessible manner, lots of examples from real life, 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, This book was ok. it taught by example, which was really good in some situations, but not the best in others, A nice, simple guide to some good ideas for growing and maintaining relationships with traveling, it's a little dated for the times but had some pretty good advice, I am currentlyin a longdistance relationship and have faced several communication issues along the way, This book has provided strategies and ideas that have been helpful for me in learning to face these challenges with greater confidence, While I have not yet finished the book, I know it will be a valuable asset as my longdistance relationship continues, Very much geared to the semilong 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 nonfiction 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 longdistance 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 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 nonhetero 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 Cute book with some neat ideas, but very repetitive, 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, 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 distancehour drive but more so because my boyfriend haschildren 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, 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, This is a great book for anyone dating longdistance or considering dating someone longdistance, The most

helpful aspect of the book was reading stories about couples that made their longdistance relationship successful, Couple of really good takealways 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.
This book is a good starting point for people who are considering a long distance relationship, It covers the basic problems LDR go through and gives readers important things to consider before entering a LDR, Seeing that my partner and I are considering it, it did help me to start thinking about the pro and cons and how really committed I am,

I found the pesonal stories of all the couples inteviewed interesting to a degree and some of them gave me sources and tools on what exactly I should consider if I were to into a LDR.
Mostly at times the stories were repetitive, boring and I have a strong feeling that a lot of stories were alternte A LOT, Mostly to back up the writers opinion, or to sugar a coat a problem or person when I felt there was much more to the problem/issue,

I do wish the book had more LDR with people living in different countries or had longer distances to travel other than couple who only lived a few hours away and could easily see each other on weekends often.


I hated the chapter on sexual intimacy, It was pure awful and I felt that I was back in gradein sex ed, When a book hasfull pages of a couple who waited until marriage to have sex and the rest of chapter goes on about how emotional intimacy is far more important than sexual, it was clear that the writers frown upon sex before marriage.
They spent no more than two lines on the subject for those who are sexual and they were quick to turn back to the "emotional intimacy is far more important" subject.
One line mention how some couples plan day/weekend to just have sex, the tone of the line seemed as if the writes were disgusted and annoyed couples did such a thing and quickly wrote it off.
Even if the disagree with sex before marriage or that sex should be a priority when LDR couples spend time together, the writers should have handled the topic better and discussed what to do, how to plan it, and any issues that can arise IF a couple does want or do have sex.


Overall, like I said, if you thinking of a LDR, this book is a good start, If you are IN one or have started one, I would recommend the creativity chapter otherwise look for another book because this book does NOT go into great detail.



A bit dated on the technology front since a lot has changed since this was published in, but solid, common sense advice, 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,
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