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• posted: Jan. 14, 2026
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Long Distance Relationship

In long-distance relationships, cultural differences can feel like another wall between you and your partner. The real struggle is not just the miles, it’s the assumptions that creep in when Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2026
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Long Distance Relationship
• jealousy in relationships,  long-distance relationship stress

Feeling insecure or jealous in your long-distance relationship? This blog explores how emotional support for long distance partners and online therapy with a NY therapist can help you build trust and manage emotional stress from afar. Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause,  Relationships,  Dating,  Marriage,  Long Distance Relationship,  Life Transitions,  Empty Nesters

You know that feeling when you’re supposed to be “moving on,” but you keep getting sucker-punched by the same memory? When a song comes on in the grocery store and Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Pre-Menopause/Menopause,  Relationships,  Midlife,  Long Distance Relationship,  Perimenopause & Midlife,  Motherhood and Identity,  Life Transitions,  Empty Nesters

You know the moment. The lump in your throat. The hot sting behind your eyes. The quiet, desperate whisper in your mind that says, I can’t hold this together anymore. And Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Long Distance Relationship

Have you ever wondered why love feels harder when you're separated by miles? When you're in a long-distance relationship, the emotional highs can be beautiful, but the lows can feel endless. Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Marriage,  Long Distance Relationship
• wedding,  marriage,  dating,  long-distance relationship

We live in a culture obsessed with the sparkle of a diamond. Instagram posts of “the perfect ring” rack up likes, and Pinterest boards overflow with carat sizes, clarity grades, Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Long Distance Relationship

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for couples in a long-distance relationship (LDR), they can feel like the loneliest. The pressure of Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Long Distance Relationship

The Harsh Truth About Long-Distance Relationships Long-distance relationships (LDRs) may not be suitable for everyone. The idea of love across miles sounds romantic, but the reality is far more challenging. Most Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025
• Sara Akinlabi
• Long Distance Relationship

The Myth of “Daily Communication” in Long-Distance Relationships Long-distance relationships (LDRs) are challenging, and one of the biggest pressure points is communication. Many couples believe they must talk every single day Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Long Distance Relationship

Why Cultural Differences in LDRs Hit Different When you’re dating someone from another country, things like "Where should we live one day?" can feel like decoding a foreign language. Long-distance international Read More

• posted: May 29, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Long Distance Relationship

Long-distance relationships can happen even when you're just a short drive away. Conflicting schedules and busy lives can create an emotional distance that feels intense. Recognizing the signs like constant arguments about time and rarely being together is the first step. It's important to prioritize quality time and show up fully for each other. By making small, meaningful changes, you can strengthen your connection and ensure that love remains present in your lives, no matter the distance. Read More

• posted: May 25, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Relationships,  Dating,  Marriage,  Long Distance Relationship
• Relationships,  Relationship,  Distance,  Long,  Goals,  Talk,  Contact,  Ways,  Family

Struggling with the distance in your relationship? These therapist-backed strategies will help you stay connected, communicate effectively, and grow closer—even miles apart. Read More

• posted: May 02, 2025
• Sherly Raymond, LMFT
• Long Distance Relationship

Long-distance love can trigger insecurity and jealousy—but it doesn’t have to end there. Learn why emotional support matters and how to feel more connected across the miles. Read More