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Comment on Commuter Couples by Ryan and Jill

Ryan and Jill — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:01:30 +0000

Wow, that must have been tough on all of you. We read a great article in The Week awhile back about the parenting traps that Gen X’ers are intent to avoid based upon our experiences as kids (particularly the experiences of latchkey kids like me).

Comment on Commuter Couples by Ryan and Jill

Ryan and Jill — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:56:47 +0000

Amen to that.

Comment on Commuter Couples by Ryan and Jill

Ryan and Jill — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:55:01 +0000

Oh c’mon… you know that you dropped some casual “despite the Wing’s great season, I hear they may lose Stewart” comments today to impress your spouse and friends.

Comment on Commuter Couples by Ryan and Jill

Ryan and Jill — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:53:44 +0000

Yes Mary, we know several couples who have to work around very challenging schedules, with one spouse working third shift… and struggle to be more than ships passing in the night. It’s a big challenge, but on the upside, you learn to appreciate those moments of togetherness… it’s unfortunate how many couples have unlimited opportunities to hang out but lack the desire for closeness.

Comment on Commuter Couples by Sarah @ Loved Like the Church

Sarah @ Loved Like the Church — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:35:38 +0000

My love languages are touch and time, so if my hubby ever had to work out of town for a long time I think I might go insane. I could not handle it.

It baffles me when I see couples where the husband chooses to do activities without his wife {like a fun evening event with both singles and couples}. I know that sometimes it has to do with not getting a babysitter {either because they can’t or can’t afford it}, but it makes me even more resolved to ensure we have dates {both alone and in social settings}.
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Comment on Commuter Couples by JessieLeigh

JessieLeigh — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:35:20 +0000

We are not a commuter couple, but my parents were. I grew up with my father away Monday through Friday from early grade school up through midway through my junior year in high school. They’re still happily married– 44 years in June– but it was tough. Honestly, it was tough for me, too. I didn’t really value my dad’s opinion or respect his authority as much as my mom’s simply because it felt like he was never around. I’m quite certain I would fight hard to never let that happen within my own family. (That’s not meant as a judgment against my mom– just my feelings after having lived it as a child.)

Comment on Commuter Couples by Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:23:12 +0000

With this kinda talk, you’re lucky I didn’t unsubscribe.

Lol.
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Comment on Commuter Couples by Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect

Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:34:57 +0000

Really? That wasn’t Jill going on and on and on about some sports analogy? (I kid, I kid.) I don’t have a commuter marriage, but sometimes it feels like it with our opposite schedules! It’s really hard to stay connected when you don’t have that day-to-day contact. One struggle I’ve had, honestly, is being jealous of couples with a “normal” schedule. But the truth is, our life is what it is for now, and we just have to make it work for us – no matter how “weird” it might seem to other people.
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Comment on Social Snuggling – Cast Your Vote! by Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:55:31 +0000

Wow, GREAT comments. Let me just say on behalf of Jill and me, that we love each and every one of you who have commented from the very bottom of our hearts and appreciate your beautiful, brilliant, heartfelt words! <3

Comment on Social Snuggling – Cast Your Vote! by Liz Gossom

Liz Gossom — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:08:34 +0000

I’m voting for #3
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