You guys warned me, but I didn?t listen? long distance relationships are expensive! And most of those expenses fall into the form of cross-country airfare. When CB and I first decided to do this let?s-start-our-marriage-on-opposite-coasts deal, I thought we?d be fine seeing each other every couple of months. Now that we?ve been apart for a while, I?ve realized that the every-two-month schedule is one of Last Resort. We need to figure out a way to visit at least every 6 weeks, ideally every month.
After?crunching?numbers and?checking calendars, we?ve worked it out so that we will see each other every month from September to December. Of course, all these cross-country flights don?t come cheap: just yesterday I plucked down nearly $600 for a Thanksgiving ticket. This fall, at an average of $500/flight, those four?visits will cost us $2,000. Even though it hurts to spend the money (and CB is probably?even more reluctant to spend than I am), I think this is the right move. It?s hard enough to be in a long distance relationship without having those little visits to look forward to.
On the other hand, even though I miss CB quite a bit, it is nice having time to just do whatever I need to get done.?Many of my?classmates have their spouses/families here with them, and I see how difficult it is for them to balance school, job search, and family. I envy them (because their loved ones are close), but I feel lucky that I don?t necessarily need to have ?balance? right now. I can focus on whatever I need to get done. Then when CB and I visit, we can devote our time to each other. So, those plane tickets as ?price of admission? to a successful long distance marriage. And?high as it?might be, it?s a price I?m more than happy to pay.
If you are in a long distance relationship, how much money do you spend on flights / travel to see each other?
Related posts:
- Long Distance Relationship & Getting Ahead Financially
- Love Might Be Free But Long Distance Relationships Aren?t
- Never is a long long time
Source: http://www.wellheeledblog.com/2012/08/21/investing-in-a-long-distance-relationship/
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