Long distance relationships

South Africa
November 29, 2008 3:48am CST
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this... We want to migrate to OZ, neither one of us have the qualifcations to start the migrating proses. But we find out that they need heavy vehicle truck drivers in NZ. We figured once there we can work our way to OZ. The thing is they require 3 to 5 years experience. In the US they have seasonal work available on the farms, no experience required except the one, being able to drive a truck and a valid licence. My husband want to go for this 3 years to gain his experience so that we can apply for a job in NZ. In the 3 years we will see him a month a year before going back. Or he can arrange to stay in the US, until the 3 years has expired. We have a baby girl, 9 months. Maybe it wouldn't be such a good idea, because she will grow up without a daddy and wouldn't recognize him after that years.We've been married 3 years and I trust my man, knowing he will not cheat on me. So I know my marrage will not be in any danger, with him being a long way from home.But we think of our child. What would you have done being in this situation? We don't want to do something and regret the dicision in the end...
3 responses
@piya84 (2581)
• India
29 Nov 08
hi roxy...... i dont know 4 what this oz stand...n how long it is..i mean if is there any way u guys mee after certain period for 2-3 days after 2-3 months?? About baby.. i am nt so sure about this....i think keep dads pics in her room...tell her about her dad everyday...eg in the night tell her to say goodnight to her dad pointing towards his pic..I think these small small things will keep alive connection between baby n dad.
• South Africa
1 Dec 08
Hi piya84. Oz is short for australia and Nz is new zealand. Thanx for your response and I like your ideas.Never thought of that myself.Will definitely apply it.Thanx
@afparks (49)
• United States
3 Dec 08
My husband and I had been into a long distance relationship before. 2 years before we get married, almost a year after we got married due to he has to file for me to migrate in the US. But honestly, long distance relationship is not fun at all especially you and your husband has a baby.
• Malaysia
2 Dec 08
hello roxy...i dont think it is a good idea for letting your husband go..i know that it will help you and your family in the future..but to me i cant stay away from my husband if i married one day..i know that you trust him and u thought that ur husband wont do sumthing that can affect ur marriage..but u have to remember roxy..nobody knows what will happen in the future..u still have ur baby...she is just 9months..she needs the attention from her dad and her mom...you cant raise her by ur own...maybe u can stand for a few months..but trust me, 3 years is a long time journey...u cant live without ur husband for 3 years..whatever it is, i will pray for ur happiness...