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iridiscente

July 14, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
What do you think are some good ideas for keeping in touch if you have a long distance relationship? I know my husband and I had several different things we did when we were dating, since we were 8 hours apart and I wanted to share them in case *somebody* needed any encouragement. So, my thoughts are coming soon... what are yours?
  :freaky2:

Newsman

#1
July 14, 2008, 08:52:11 PM
Relationshi...relati..rel

BAH!

Communicati..communi..commu..

BAH!

Commitme...commit...com

ARGH~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flamingmad:


:bustamove: John  :bustamove:

:pharoah:  :waving:

iridiscente

#2
July 14, 2008, 09:13:33 PM
Quote from: Newsman on July 14, 2008, 08:52:11 PM
Relationshi...relati..rel

BAH!

Communicati..communi..commu..

BAH!

Commitme...commit...com

ARGH~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flamingmad:


:bustamove: John  :bustamove:

:pharoah:  :waving:
ROFLOL!
Also, why the :pharoah: ?

MelodyB

#3
July 14, 2008, 10:23:16 PM
:lurk:

This thread could one day prove to be useful perhaps.

:hypocrite:
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

Sis

#4
July 14, 2008, 10:46:55 PM
Quote from: iridiscente on July 14, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
What do you think are some good ideas for keeping in touch if you have a long distance relationship? I know my husband and I had several different things we did when we were dating, since we were 8 hours apart and I wanted to share them in case *somebody* needed any encouragement. So, my thoughts are coming soon... what are yours?
  :freaky2:

What are you doin' looking for a long distance relationship?  OOPS!  :couch:

Quote from: iridiscente on July 14, 2008, 09:13:33 PM
ROFLOL!
Also, why the :pharoah: ?

ES has Farrah, and Newsboy has Pharoah, I guess!

Chinadoll

#5
July 14, 2008, 10:52:48 PM
 :sing:  Pharoah Pharoah oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh let my people go!   Yeah yeah yeah yeah...    :sing:

Ok, back to the regularly scheduled posts.  (As Louie Louie is going through my head.)

Nai

iridiscente

#6
July 14, 2008, 11:29:51 PM
Quote from: Sis on July 14, 2008, 10:46:55 PM
Quote from: iridiscente on July 14, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
What do you think are some good ideas for keeping in touch if you have a long distance relationship? I know my husband and I had several different things we did when we were dating, since we were 8 hours apart and I wanted to share them in case *somebody* needed any encouragement. So, my thoughts are coming soon... what are yours?
  :freaky2:

What are you doin' looking for a long distance relationship?  OOPS!  :couch:

Quote from: iridiscente on July 14, 2008, 09:13:33 PM
and I repeat "I wanted to share them in case *somebody* needed any encouragement."

alohilani

#7
July 15, 2008, 02:08:01 AM
Schedule time for each other; phone time can be quality time. ;) Send sweet random texts and do things together over the phone, even if that means watching a TV show while on the phone.. Send emails, send cards, send special little gifts with meaning (a favorite t-shirt, for instance) and....

That's all I've got. :biglaugh:

I can personally vouch for all of those methods, though. ;)

Newsman

#8
July 15, 2008, 02:18:34 AM
Phone calls, IM's, and e-mails, yes.

I'm not into texting (except to have needed phone numbers from directory assistance sent to me when I'm working on the road.)

While talking, IMing, and e-mailing, you may want to regularly discuss the next time you get to meet IRL.. something that the two of you will attend/do/experience while you're sharing that special time... a way to make that special time have extra memories.

While remembering, that at some point, you must be comfortable with them, in person, even in the quiet, calm, non-speaking times..or you will not be happy together, because long-term happiness depends more on excitement, emotion, and wit.


John

Newsman

#9
July 15, 2008, 02:19:29 AM
Plus, flowers from the guy, without a particular reason, other than you enjoy being with her, appreciate her, and want her to know that.


John

Newsman

#10
July 15, 2008, 02:21:24 AM
There must be trust and comfort in that moonlit stroll or stargazing, as well as the flutter of the heart, for it to be truly right.


John

The Purple Fuzzy

#11
July 15, 2008, 02:27:17 AM
Wow, John, you sure sound knowledgeable! :freaky2:

sunlight

#12
July 15, 2008, 02:31:18 AM
:lurk:
  :attackhug: Be full of hugs!

nicolejoy

#13
July 15, 2008, 03:01:15 AM
We used to talk a lot - call each other, chat on the internet, send stuff to each other (less often...) - but one of my FAVOURITE things to do was playing some online game with him. It was like we could do something TOGETHER and have fun - but just enjoy doing something rather than just talking all the time. I know other people will watch a movie together or something... or watch a TV show... and you can be on a call at the same time and comment/chat throughout... but things like that can sometimes feel more like "being together" than just chatting... *shrugs*

We were only 2 hrs apart though when we were dating so we saw each other most weekends...

MelodyB

#14
July 15, 2008, 03:18:30 AM
John...you sound like you are describing a couple of specific people in those posts. Hmmm.
Have you slapped that one dude from Indiana with a pie in the face today?
 

Newsman

#15
July 15, 2008, 03:35:12 AM
Knowledgable, but Grumpye..in fact, the Grumpyest of the Grumpye!  :thumbsup2:


John  :waving:

Quote from: practicalme on July 15, 2008, 02:27:17 AM
Wow, John, you sure sound knowledgeable! :freaky2:

Newsman

#16
July 15, 2008, 03:36:00 AM
"Him" and "her"?


John  :waving:

Quote from: MelodyB on July 15, 2008, 03:18:30 AM
John...you sound like you are describing a couple of specific people in those posts. Hmmm.

iridiscente

#17
July 15, 2008, 03:42:23 AM
We also sent some really silly letters... I always tried to do something goofier than him. For example, one of the letters I sent I wrote on a striped sock (I kept the mate in hopes that they would one day be together...) It was entertaining and made good memories. We've actually framed some of the best and wittiest of the old letters. :)

Sis

#18
July 15, 2008, 05:58:10 AM
Send him something personal with your perfume on it. A cute teddy bear or something. Have him send you something with his aftershave on it.

Chseeads

#19
July 15, 2008, 12:57:17 PM
Send letters via carrier pigeon.

EricShane

#20
July 15, 2008, 04:22:15 PM
Quote from: Sis on July 14, 2008, 10:46:55 PM
ES has Farrah, and Newsboy has Pharoah, I guess!
AW! I love my Farrah-Boo.... shes for real my BFF!
Hebrews 12:12-16 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you

SippinTea

#21
July 15, 2008, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: Chseeads on July 15, 2008, 12:57:17 PM
Send letters via carrier pigeon.

That's more like it. *grin* That's one of the best ideas I've seen in here yet.

And no, I'm not being sarcastic. I like off the wall stuff.

:beret:
"Going somewhere means leaving somewhere. Choosing something means choosing against other things. Gaining something means losing something else. And between the old and new--the 'was' and the 'not yet'--there exists only one thing: a very frightening journey called faith."
--taken from the book Coming Up For Air

The Purple Fuzzy

#22
July 15, 2008, 04:29:40 PM
Quote from: SippinTea on July 15, 2008, 04:23:35 PM
Quote from: Chseeads on July 15, 2008, 12:57:17 PM
Send letters via carrier pigeon.

That's more like it. *grin* That's one of the best ideas I've seen in here yet.

And no, I'm not being sarcastic. I like off the wall stuff.

:beret:

I'm sure the "Carrier Pigeons" would be glad to deliver your messages... maybe they would sing them. ;)

SippinTea

#23
July 15, 2008, 04:36:10 PM
Quote from: practicalme on July 15, 2008, 04:29:40 PM
I'm sure the "Carrier Pigeons" would be glad to deliver your messages... maybe they would sing them. ;)

:searching: Who said I needed any messages delivered? I just said I like off the wall stuff.  :cool:

:beret:
"Going somewhere means leaving somewhere. Choosing something means choosing against other things. Gaining something means losing something else. And between the old and new--the 'was' and the 'not yet'--there exists only one thing: a very frightening journey called faith."
--taken from the book Coming Up For Air

The Purple Fuzzy

#24
July 15, 2008, 04:37:15 PM
Right. *snicker*
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