Paul and I are fortunate that both of us have very reasonably laidback parents. They are very different (our whole families are very different) but everyone pretty much gets along. Most importantly, Paul gets along with my parents and I get along with his parents.
So really, my title should be “How to be totally lucky”.
I have met some people who really claim to loathe their in-laws. Paul’s mom has often said how grateful she is that we all like each other, as if we somehow escaped something horrible and monsterous.
While I would like to think it is always our charming …read more

The joys and pains of having someone special can be clearly felt when you go on a trip without him or her.
It can be lonely. Communicating might be a problem. You can feel the distance and can be affected greatly.
But once you do get to spend even a few minutes talking with that special someone either by phone or even just via an instant messenger application. He or she can wipe away the loneliness. Will make you feel connected. Will help renew your vigor to experience the foreign land once more.
Yes. I’m currently in Cambodia for a 7-day vacation …read more

I just came back from the trip and one thing that made an huge and lasting impression on me regarding putting distance between you and your partner is that proximity does matter.
I’m sure there are couples out there who go through long distance relationships and succeed, however, I’m also certain that they need assurance every so often that they can see their partner at a given time. They, too, will find that the distance can put a strain on the relationship. Perhaps it’s in the intensity that will differ per couple.
Even when I spoke of technology bridging the gap, I …read more

I believe I’ve spoken about maintaining individuality and spending time away from your partner, however, I can’t help but wonder that even when I’ve been in a relationship for half a year now, will I be able to pass the test of distance?
It’ll just be four days. I’ll be going off on a *political* road trip (part of media on a campaign caravan of a senatorial candidate), which means I’ll be on the road without my partner beside me and I’ll be doing my own thing. It’s a bit unsettling since, for the past few months, I’ve grown used to …read more