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Vange Alianan, Contributor
January 18, 2012

4 Things You Can Do to Bridge the Gap in a Long-Distance Marriage

Here's what you can do to keep your relationship intact if your partner works overseas. By Vange Alianan, Boboy Alianan

If you stay home in the Philippines while your husband works overseas, it's only natural to worry that the distance between you will cause your marriage to fall apart. It's important to remember, though, that in any marriage, both husband and wife have a part to play. The physical distance between two people in a marriage can be a hurdle in keeping the relationship solid. Yet research proves that distance is not a major factor in breakups.

Here's how you can make your marriage work despite the distance. 


For more on long-distance relationships, check this out on FN:


Need more marriage tips? Try these:


(First published as "It Takes Two" in Good Housekeeping Magazine in March 2010; screencaps and photos from Going the Distance courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures; adapted for use in Female Network)

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    i had a hard time understanding the last item on the list. yes, he deserves to have a second chance but isn't it unfair in the part of the party that is faithful to the relationship? i wonder.
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