((((((((((((((ukflower)))))))))))))))

So sorry to hear of your 3 year separation coming up. That really stinks

Hmmm....suggestions for making it....it's hard I won't lie to you. The most important thing I can think of is to keep the lines of communication open. You will both have bad days and nights and you need to be able to talk through them. Be strong for each other when you can't be strong for yourself. It helps.

Get the cheapest phone plan you can find, text often (but not so much that it ends up being a distraction from your studies). Email often too....I so look forward to my little yahoo messages and emails from my husband. They really make my day.

Take the time apart to improve yourselves. Work on whatever you think needs working on. Time passes slowly in the beginning, but it will speed up a bit after the first year. Keep busy...the worst thing you can do is sit at home and feel sorry for yourselves. Make dates...times when you can enjoy a meal together over the phone or internet, or a drink to celebrate a special occassion together.

Make plans together...things you will do when you get to visit each other, or long range plans after the 3 years is over with. Give yourselves something to look forward to.

Thats about it I can think of for the time being. Oh wait...snail mail....it's the best! Unexpected cards are a wonderful surprise

Hope the ideas help you both. I wish you both well and that time flies like mad for you!

Hugssssss
j