Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide Book

"Long distance relationships never work!" If you?re in a long distance relationship (LDR) you?ve probably heard this before. Between 2 and 3 million couples in the United States consider themselves "long distance," not including the hundreds of thousands of military personnel stationed overseas. Despite these statistics, couples in geographically separated relationships have had few resources to help them through the unique difficulties that come from living apart. Finally, after a decade in the making, Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide fills this gap. Based on groundbreaking research, Long Distance Relationships teaches the little-known but critical secrets to a happy and healthy long distance relationship (LDR). Unlike the handful of other books on LDRs, Long Distance Relationships is based on extensive research, is thoroughly referenced and indexed, and provides specific guidance for separated couples from a noted expert in the field. Long distance relationships do work. But to be successful you must understand how they differ from other relationships, and you must learn new strategies proven to make a difference. Long Distance Relationships is the first work to comprehensively review, cite, and discuss five decades of research on separated relationships. Unlike the handful of other books on the topic, Long Distance Relationships includes: · An extensive annotated bibliography of more than 80 studies, articles, and resources for separated couples ? including a specific resource guide for college students · A comprehensive reference section with over 170 citations · A complete index · Suggestions for those in long distance relationships that are based on research, rather than opinion, and include citations to specific studies Long Distance Relationships is a unique and indispensable reference for the millions of couples in long distance relationships. Couples who read Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide will find: · 22 Chapters of proven strategies for building and maintaining a successful relationship when you have to be apart. · The Separation Inventory ? a questionnaire for those in LDRs that pinpoints areas of their relationship that may need attention, and then provides specific solutions. (p. 11-27) · Over 60 highlighted survival tips. · Quotes from dozens of couples in LDRs who discuss their own difficulties and how they overcame them. · The 10 steps research has shown will help couples stay emotionally healthy while apart. (p. 78) · Statistics describing hundreds of other couples in LDRs. (p. 97) · Five steps to great telephone sex. (p. 122) · How to use erotic letters, videotapes, audiotapes, instant cameras, and the internet to spice up your sex life while apart. (p. 124) · Six tips to making "goodbyes" easier. (p. 128) · Six tips for making reunions even better. (p. 132) · How to deal with conflict over the telephone ? the six things you must do. (p. 138) · The six important steps for when you have to talk about the relationship but don?t want to spoil your time together. (p. 144) · Why men and women see the separation very differently, and why you should care. (p. 160) · Six critical steps for when you finally get to move closer to one another ? reunion may be the riskiest time for an LDR. (p. 169). · An annotated bibliography of resources for your LDR, reviewing more than 80 books, stories, and articles on couples in separated relationships. (p. 173) · A listing of useful websites for those in LDRs (p. 184) · A reference section that lists all of the more than 175 studies, books, and resources discussed in the text (p. 201) With the release of Dr. Guldner?s Long Distance Relationships there is only one clear expert in the field and only one definitive guide for separated couples.Read More