We've been long-distance for 6 years and have learned a lot about our marriage, including that distance doesn't work for us

• My husband and I have been long-distance for the majority of our marriage.
• We've learned a lot about ourselves and each other.
• I've learned I'd prefer to live together, and next year, we're planning on making that happen.

My husband and I have been long-distance for six of the seven years we have been married. It's been difficult, but we tried to make it work for financial reasons. While we now know it will not work for us long-term, the experience has taught us much about ourselves and each other.