Long Distance Relationship Miracle

Heart wrenching (but true): 70% of long-distance relationships without establishing ground rules and parameters breakup within six months…

When you play the Long Distance Relationship (LDR) game right, the attraction will be so strong that you and your partner won’t have a choice in the matter.


I call this building the “irresistible edge”. More on how it works over a long distance in just a bit…

My beautiful wife Marianne was the free-spirited type, a fellow Bostonite by birth but an aspiring short story film producer by calling. Part of me wanted Marianne to change course in college, to do something that would keep her local, with me.

But ultimately we both agreed that her passion called on her move out to the West Coast, where the very best film schools and opportunities in her field lied.

The first week was actually quite pleasant, Marianne called me thrilled about Los Angeles. “So sunny all day!” she squealed in delight. Warmth that just invites you outside to take a jog or have a picnic — even in mid-February!”

I’ll never forget that male voice. Something about not being close to your partner and sensing a potential rival just gets under your skin like nothing I’ve ever felt. It makes you both angry and fearful at the same time. You fear for your partner’s safety, and are somehow equally angry at their lack of understanding of what’s going on in your own mind.

Our relationship continued through various phone and Internet lines. Pangs of fear, jealousy, and suspicion became more common on both sides.

One time Marianne cut me off doing an otherwise pleasant conversation…

Long Distance Relationship Miracle