Copyright berkshireeagle
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating on and off for five years. Two years ago, we got engaged but -- for many reasons -- broke things off a month before the wedding. A few months later, we started talking again and have since built a stronger relationship. Our love is probably a hundred times stronger now, and we are again talking about marriage. The problem is that we live two hours apart. Due to our careers, we see each other only about once a month. We tried counseling, but it was difficult to find a time that worked for both of us. While we are crazy in love, I am very nervous. I don't believe in living together prior to marriage for religious and cultural reasons. He has shared a home with prior girlfriends. We come from different cultures, there's a 12-year age difference and we've spent more time apart than near each other. We are beyond amazing when we are together and when we go on mini-trips. Abby, is this normal? Am I having "cold feet"? What can I do to get over my anxiety? -- NERVOUS IN LOVE DEAR NERVOUS: It is important that you get to the root of what may be causing the anxiety you are experiencing. Some sessions on your own with a licensed counselor may help you to do that. I hope you will give it consideration.
