Parenting in the Digital Age

Long-distance relationships, or LDRs, are recognized by many people as one of the most challenging ones. Maintaining a relationship can be difficult enough as it is; doing it while the two of you are miles away from each other makes it even more daunting.



Despite this, many Filipino couples are, unfortunately, in this situation, it being an inevitable consequences when one of the spouses take up employment in other countries. Aside from the difficulties they encounter in their relationship with their spouses, many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) also bear the sacrifice of being away from their children. For them, the result of a failed long-distance relationship does not just mean a failed marriage but a broken family as well.



If you are one of the millions of Filipinos who have to endure a long-distance relationship to work abroad, or are one of those who are left behind by their OFW spouse, it is important to prepare for it. The advancements in technology such as instant messaging and video calling make it a bit easier than before, but these can only do so much.

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Couples in long-distance relationships have to be aware and alert of what is happening in their relationship to be able to address any potential issues that can arise. Here are some signs to watch out for:

1. Lack of regular communication.

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2. More frequent and personal fights.

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3. Flirting online with the opposite sex.

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Source: smartparenting.com