After three years of long-distance, my partner and I aren’t sure if we should stay together
These types of relationships can be challenging – you need to have an honest conversation about what you both want
TL;DR
- A couple in their early 30s is struggling to reconnect after three years of long-distance, despite now living together.
- Demanding careers and misaligned work shifts mean they barely see each other.
- Relationship expert Susanna Abse notes that long separations can weaken attachment bonds and make reunions challenging.
- Reunions can lead to arguments if one partner is not emotionally ready to reconnect.
- Abse suggests the couple may have used work as a refuge and recommends a holiday or couples therapy to help them reconnect.