{"product_id":"9781580087148","title":"The Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide: Secrets and Strategies from Successful Couples Who Have Gone the Distance","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkyrocketing phone bills. Layovers and missed flights. Countless hours spent pining, worrying, and wondering, Why do we do this to ourselves? Long-distance love can be one challenge afteranother, but as most committed couples will tell you, the rewards well outweigh the stresses. In this sensitive yet sensible guide, long-distance veterans Chris and Kate provide strategies for making the distance seem shorter and outline eight essential skills for relationship success:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicating effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing mutual goals and expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with issues of trust, fidelity, and independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving fun in spite of the distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging time, schedules, and stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the relationship real\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing sex and emotional intimacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking the transition to same-city living\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBased on interviews with more than 100 couples and packed with knowledgeable tips and honest advice, THE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL GUIDE proves that, with patience and dedication, a loving relationship can not only survive but also thrive across the miles.","brand":"Clarkson Potter\/Ten Speed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036227485936,"sku":"9781580087148","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580087148_p0.jpg?v=1763799533","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580087148","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}