Challenges for Higher Education Couples in Commuter Marriages: Insights for Couples and Counselors Who Work with Them

This inquiry focused on the experiences of dual-career couples who maintain two homes to attain career satisfaction. Data were collected during conjoint interviews with five commuting couples. Findings included support for the potential strength and satisfaction of commuting relationships. Trust, co...

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Published in:The Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Va.), 1999-04, Vol.7 (2), p.125-134
Main Authors: Magnuson, Sandy, Norem, Ken
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Commitment
Counseling Techniques
Dual career couples
Dual Career Family
Housing
Job Satisfaction
Marital Satisfaction
Marriage
Personal relationships
Quality Time
Therapy
Trust (Psychology)
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Summary:This inquiry focused on the experiences of dual-career couples who maintain two homes to attain career satisfaction. Data were collected during conjoint interviews with five commuting couples. Findings included support for the potential strength and satisfaction of commuting relationships. Trust, commitment, regular communication, and quality shared time were endorsed as factors contributing to successful distance marriages. Cited challenges and disadvantages included loneliness, financial costs, and adverse reactions from others.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/1066480799072005