I was separated from my wife before we married for 7 months, which was very difficult, and then for 3 months after we were married. I was in the U.S. and she was in Japan, so it was really a long-distance relationship.

We racked up $800 phone bills the first two months.

My first bit of advice is to say that long distance relationships generally don't work. Relationships require nurturing, and without time together, it's hard to do.

Having said that, you're only 2 hours apart, which seems awfully close to still call it a "long distance relationship". If I was just 2 hour apart, I'd see her every weekend (ar her hourse or my house) and maybe even once during the week where you'll meet somewhere in-between.

I wish you the best of luck and to do everything to stay in close contact via e-mail, instant messenger-type chatting, etc.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

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