The Long-Distance Relationship Guide: Advice for the Geographically Challenged (Paperback)

~ Caroline Tiger (Author) "HAVING A LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP (LDR) is about as intuitive as walking up a down escalator . . . backward..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, North Carolina, Margaret Shapiro (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a handy pocket book bursting with idiosyncratic advice about long-distance relationships (LDRs)—from leaving pets home to web-cam communication..." -- The Pennsylvania Gazette

"...clever, funny and full of insightful advice..." -- Rocky Mountain News

"...full of practical advice, much of it culled from interviews with military and truckers' spouses--true LDR veterans..." -- Salt Lake Tribune --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Since March 2005, The Long-Distance Relationship Guide has taught thousands of readers how to survive and thrive in their long-distance romances. Now Caroline Tiger has updated her relationship bible with a new epilogue and vital information for far-flung partners everywhere. Drawing on advice from distance-challenged couples the world over, Tiger offers indispensable tips on enduring the separation and keeping the romance alive. Topics include:

Spotting (and avoiding) 'serial' long-distance daters
Negotiating travel arrangements
A hall of fame of romantic long-distance gestures

Complete with fun quizzes, checklists, and expert advice, this new edition of The Long-Distance Relationship Guide helps couples make the most of any far-reaching romance.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books; Revised edition (July 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594742065
• ISBN-13: 978-1594742064
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,168 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide That Can Turn An LDR Cynic, March 17, 2005

By	Crutcher - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long-Distance Relationship Guide: Advice for the Geographically Challenged (Paperback)

As a veteran of several LDR's, I feel particularly qualified to review this guide. Before this charming book, I was a committed LDR skeptic due to all the commonly known reasons. This witty guide is upfront and honest about the pluses (yes, there are quite a few) and minuses of an LDR. If you find yourself in an LDR, and want to make it succeed, you can do no better than this. Through quality reporting and interviewing, the author has gathered a large amount of real world evidence on how to make an LDR work. It quickly and amusingly goes to heart of what makes these relationships thrive (or not). In comparison with many dating manuals, which are often dumb and depressing, this little guide is smart and funny. Guys will appreciate the book's organization, which lets you quickly flip to the appropriate pages on game day. Everyone will benefit from the book's practical tips (negotiating with your employer, handling the visit, etc). Plus, the guide's the perfect size to slip into your pocket and read on the plane or Amtrak! If it can make an LDR cynic reconsider, this book does something right.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not too sappy to give to a guy, February 26, 2005

By	Long-Distance Girlfriend (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long-Distance Relationship Guide: Advice for the Geographically Challenged (Paperback)

This book gives good tips about every aspect of an LDR, but at the same time it doesn't take itself too seriously. There are funny parts, like a list of how you know you're cut out for an LDR, suggested songlists for mix tapes, even suggested scripts for those monosyllabic types who might be bad on the phone. It's a relationship book that you can give to a guy--which I did, to my LDP (long-distance partner), who's in grad school in Wisconsin. Hopefully he'll follow some of the book's advice and pull off a surprise visit.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book rules, February 25, 2005

By	June Frank (Montpelier, VT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long-Distance Relationship Guide: Advice for the Geographically Challenged (Paperback)

I've given this cute little book to friends who's boyfriends are in the military. It covers everything from travel tips to phone sex to creative ways to let your partner know you are thinking of them--I bought one for myself, even though I live with my boyfriend!