Long Distance Marriage Counseling Tips and FAQs

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What are some typical challenges of a long distance marriage?

Common struggles of long distance marriages include lack of physical intimacy, communication issues, stress, loneliness, trust problems, and logistical challenges related to living apart.

How often should we have counseling sessions in a long distance marriage?

It's recommended to have weekly or biweekly video chat or phone sessions with a counselor. This provides consistency and allows you to build on concepts from prior discussions.

What are some ways to maintain intimacy in a long distance marriage?

Tips for keeping physical intimacy include creative solutions like sexting, intimate gifts, phone sex, romantic care packages, and scheduling virtual sex dates. Make physical connection a priority despite distance.

Should we tell family, friends, and coworkers we are in marriage counseling?

You don't need to disclose you are in marriage counseling. The anonymous nature of online counseling allows discretion. But sharing with empathetic loved ones can provide additional support.

How do we reintegrate after a long period of separation?

It takes effort to readjust after long separations. Ease back into intimacy slowly, give each other space, revisit roles, accept change, and use coping strategies from counseling. Advanced planning makes it smoother.

FAQs

What are some typical challenges of a long distance marriage?

Common struggles of long distance marriages include lack of physical intimacy, communication issues, stress, loneliness, trust problems, and logistical challenges related to living apart.

How often should we have counseling sessions in a long distance marriage?

It's recommended to have weekly or biweekly video chat or phone sessions with a counselor. This provides consistency and allows you to build on concepts from prior discussions.

What are some ways to maintain intimacy in a long distance marriage?

Tips for keeping physical intimacy include creative solutions like sexting, intimate gifts, phone sex, romantic care packages, and scheduling virtual sex dates. Make physical connection a priority despite distance.

Should we tell family, friends, and coworkers we are in marriage counseling?

You don't need to disclose you are in marriage counseling. The anonymous nature of online counseling allows discretion. But sharing with empathetic loved ones can provide additional support.

How do we reintegrate after a long period of separation?

It takes effort to readjust after long separations. Ease back into intimacy slowly, give each other space, revisit roles, accept change, and use coping strategies from counseling. Advanced planning makes it smoother.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment regimen.

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