Separation and Marraige

I'm beginning to discover a fact about extended travel. It strains marraiges. It's not because it allows for cheating. At least it isn't in my case. It's for a much more subtle reason. You and your spouse learn to live apart, and to not rely on each other. I'm beginning to notice it in our relationship. She has her teaching, and her union duties, and she runs her life independent of mine. I come in for the weekend, and she is tied up with the things she needs to do. On the other hand, when she is sick, or needs a helping hand, I am on the road.

Does this mean that my marraige is on the rocks? Nope! It does mean that our relationship is morphing into a new phase. After thirty plus years of marraige, you would think that I would be used to the fact that things change. That is not the case however.

I will adapt. There really is no other choice.