Many people question our decision to go from living together as a married couple in New York City to living in two separate cities, London and Geneva. We knew it wouldn’t be easy when we made the decision but we also knew that we would forever regret not giving it a try. While it isn’t ideal, it allowed us to not sacrifice either of our careers while still having the opportunity to live in Europe. Many of our family friends and co-workers told us that they had said no to similar opportunities and always regretted it. Keeping in mind the fact that nothing has to be permanent and this is something we’re testing, we agreed to give it a try.
Nine weeks later we can safely say that living in two cities, within an hour flight of each other, isn’t impossible.
From top, clockwise: Annecy, France, – Out in Eaux Vives – Dinner in Beaune, France – Bernand, France – Beaune, France
We are together every single week Friday through Sunday evening or Monday morning. Luckily, thanks to the time change, Bo is able to fly back to London Monday morning when he is in Geneva. Having him here on Sunday night is such a blessing and something I will never take for granted again. My role allows me to work from London on Friday which means that each weekend, regardless of whether we are in London or Geneva, we are together three nights.
During our run together this morning we talked about what we’ve done to make the challenge easier. Hopefully our experience can help another couple who is going through something similar. As always, if you have any questions, let us know! This is definitely something we’re willing to talk about more! 
you two are such an amazing couple — nothing a bit of distance can hurt. leave it to you two to get even stronger through this process! cheers to you to taking advantage of a tough, but amazing experience!
I think it is great you made it work and you made it work for both of you. You do ‘pay’ for it with all the commute, but an hour flight is nothing in US distances.
But, it might look a bit different in the winter …… Maybe, every once in a while you could grant yourself a recharge/stay-at-home weekend. Downtime is underrated.
Distance can be hard on a relationship, but I think it’s important to remind you how to be independent and to allow you time to do things that you really love that your husband may not enjoy. However, it doesn’t sound like you have had that much distance between the two of you due to your schedules! I’d be interested to hear how that schedule works out after you’ve kept it up for more than the 2ish months you have going on now, but not in the form of “tips” just as an update on your life.
Ashley as a Mom, Wife, and “older person” I say go for it! I think from what you have written the two of you seem to make it all work. It isn’t forever, but an interesting twist!
I think it is a wonderful idea!! I’m glad you both of a partner who is up for the challenge and adventure!
I think it’s great that you two have taken such a great opportunity, and have made this a way to make your marriage stonger.
My husband and I were long distance for a long time (3ish years) when we were dating, and he lived in Zambia (I was in NYC) during our engagement. It wasn’t the best timing, but it was a great opportunity for him and his career (plus it gave me an excuse to visit Africa). The time apart only made us grateful for the moments we could spend together. Wouldn’t have been able to do it without the daily e-mails or Skype talks though!