Ask Emily : Long Distance Relationships : How We Dated for 2 Years Across the World!

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  • čas přidán 27. 12. 2016
  • Some helpful tips for those who have questions about long distance relationships!
    Social media : @emwilss
    Website : emwilsonmusic.com

Komentáře • 44

  • @ormfa
    @ormfa Před 7 lety +181

    "Jesus as the middleman." You talk to Him and ask His direction when things get tough in your relationship.... I love that. Thanks for sharing this, you two!

  • @cornonthecob808
    @cornonthecob808 Před 7 lety +114

    "...hoping that skype doesn't freeze up the five pixels on your screen" 😂 story of my life! I've been in a long distance relationship of 2800 miles away for 3 years and going strong. Great testimonial, very honest, you guys are awesome 😊

  • @mounioute
    @mounioute Před 6 lety +44

    I dated my husband for 4 years, I'm from Paris and he's from CT! You guys were fortunate to see each other so often (even tho I know every 2 and a half month isn't THAT often!). Anyway, you guys are super cute ❤️

  • @marypraught9509
    @marypraught9509 Před 7 lety +123

    How do you go about initiating prayer with the person you're dating, especially in the beginning, when it might not be something you're both used to, or haven't done before in other relationships?

  • @masieldubois6882
    @masieldubois6882 Před 6 lety +80

    Daniel's English is very, very good. I mean, everyone in Holland speaks English. But still...

  • @virginiadiaz9953
    @virginiadiaz9953 Před 7 lety +51

    you know you know you know haha, you guys are the first couple I see on youtube that actually can be called catholics, putting God in the center of your life and telling others the great things that it brought you is amazing, thanks and good luck!

  • @-Solange-
    @-Solange- Před 7 lety +40

    Daniel is so good at explaining these things :)

  • @maritzaperrault4836
    @maritzaperrault4836 Před 7 lety +63

    He seems so American! Haha you would never guess he's not

  • @emelieswonger8107
    @emelieswonger8107 Před 7 lety +36

    Wow. Thank you Daniël and Emily for sharing your story! It is obvious that your relationship is built on a beautiful foundation of Christ-like love and service and of course, a close relationship with the One who brought you together. Daniël, I love your concept of Jesus as the "middle man" in a relationship... Spot on! Thank you again for sharing and know how very much I look up to you both in my own journey as a young woman discerning for marriage.

  • @naomiklassen475
    @naomiklassen475 Před 6 lety +15

    When you said in another video that it felt like forever I imagined 6 years or something. My husband and I did this for 4 yrs. Im glad it didn't have to be so long for you!
    I was in the UK, he was in the US. Long distance can really suck but I think it strengthens a couple if they can stick it through.

  • @trish8321
    @trish8321 Před 7 lety +19

    Yes! Write an actual hand written letter!

  • @cassyreed7606
    @cassyreed7606 Před 7 lety +58

    I've never thought of Jesus as a "middle man" I love that!

  • @annadau8612
    @annadau8612 Před 4 lety +6

    Being in a long-distance relationship is easily one of the most challenging and emotionally draining kinds of relationship but when it works, you are faithful and devoted to one person and have unforgettable reunions, heartbreaking goodbyes and exciting mini-adventures made along the way.

  • @Mia-zi5se
    @Mia-zi5se Před 7 lety +17

    Thank you so much for making this video. I just finished a year of long distance with my boyfriend, who will now be attending the same college as me. Similarly to what you said, we both felt in the beginning that God had something special planned for the two of us, something that felt different from either of our past relationships. I didn't originally think i was cut out for long distance, but my boyfriend encouraged me to give it a shot, even though we had only been dating for 7 months. I'm so glad we did it, but there were times where it got VERY rough. We had never fought until doing long distance. We did become much better at communicating. What you said about "going with the flow of your schedule" to talk and "living your own life" was especially helpful to me because i had struggled with trying to keep control of when we would get the chance to talk, and it gave me a lot of anxiety. After going through a year of long distance, again i am so glad we did it, but I can safely say i hope to never do it again. However, my boyfriend recently took a trip to Europe, and got inspired by the idea of staying in Europe for a year to learn and train with professionals in mountaineering, skiing, and other cool stuff. The opportunity sounds amazing, but the thought of having to do more long distance also really freaked me out. For now he has decided to continue his first year in college, but may still decide to take a year off next year to live in the mountains in Europe. Hearing that you both made long distance across continents work has been HUGELY encouraging and i can't thank you enough. I wish i had found your video sooner, because i didn't have anyone to talk to about long distance and i had no guidance. We learned a lot on our own, but your video has been super reassuring, and if my boyfriend ends up being called to train in Europe for a year, i feel that it will be easier now for me to completely trust God and his plan. Thanks Emily and Daniel ♥️

  • @simplelittleflower4202
    @simplelittleflower4202 Před 7 lety +71

    You two are so cute together:)

  • @Melisbloodysaweome
    @Melisbloodysaweome Před 5 lety +8

    I'm not really religious but thank you...I have been with my military boyfriend for a year now and just knowing that other people have gone threw long distance gives me more hope :)

  • @MrDodorido
    @MrDodorido Před 7 lety +49

    Hi Emily and Daniel! I bumped into your videos first time today! I had similar story to yours! I was in a long distance relationship with my husband! He was living in the Netherlands and me in Croatia! FOR 3 YEARS! we were both studying. Two times we didn't see each other for 6 months!
    we are almost 6 years together now, and married for little over a year :-) I moved to Holland! we had ups and down! but it's possible, with love and little faith anything is possible!

  • @yanapray1444
    @yanapray1444 Před 7 lety +71

    JESUS did a wonderful job as a middle man :))))

  • @vickipowers6474
    @vickipowers6474 Před 7 lety +25

    Great video. You should consider doing a Facebook or CZcams live event!

  • @oj3511
    @oj3511 Před 7 lety +14

    God bless you and your relationship. I only hope and pray to God that He will bless me with someone like Daniël!

  • @LMMButterflyEffect
    @LMMButterflyEffect Před 7 lety +8

    Thank you so much! I am currently in a LDR and this video has helped me so much! Will definitely keep prayer as the center of my relationship & be humble (plus the many great tips you two gave). Thank you so much! God bless you two❤😁👌

    • @emwilss
      @emwilss  Před 7 lety

      Keep on keeping on Linda! So happy to hear this helped!

  • @phoebeanderson8500
    @phoebeanderson8500 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for being so honest in this, it's an encouragaement :)

  • @kirstine8286
    @kirstine8286 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you!! So inspiring!

  • @allimarie425
    @allimarie425 Před 7 lety +6

    I don't know why, but y'all remind me so much of Jess and Nick from New Girl.

  • @freenectarines
    @freenectarines Před 7 lety +2

    You two are so inspiring!

  • @MelisaBaydemir
    @MelisaBaydemir Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Its gonna help me a lot❤

  • @jeangallo6956
    @jeangallo6956 Před 4 lety +2

    I love the kiss at the end.

  • @SolarMar
    @SolarMar Před 7 lety +2

    YEY a new video 💕

  • @CallMeSmash
    @CallMeSmash Před 7 lety +6

    Great video! Thanks guys!

    • @emwilss
      @emwilss  Před 7 lety

      Thank you for watching!

  • @carlosarreolajr9117
    @carlosarreolajr9117 Před 4 lety

    Amen this was a amazing video I am in the same boat and yet we are doing so well got to be patient through God he will bless my partner and I

  • @NadiavanderVliet
    @NadiavanderVliet Před 6 lety +7

    You know 😉

  • @MusicIsLife155
    @MusicIsLife155 Před 7 lety +2

    Yayyaya! Love theseee ❤

    • @emwilss
      @emwilss  Před 7 lety

      Thanks Lauren - I'm so glad you love them!

  • @ninjairoc
    @ninjairoc Před 6 lety +2

    Great advice on this video and in your channel. May the Lord continue to bless you and Daniel! New subscriber #eatsugarplums

  • @chikis5094
    @chikis5094 Před 7 lety +6

    hi Emily! So I was wondering what you think about veiling/head coverings. I've been wanting to wear one for years but I'm afraid of what people will say and comment about me wearing it. I don't want to try and make myself look holier than anyone else but I really like the meaning behind it. How do I work up the courage to do it?

    • @monkeycombat2
      @monkeycombat2 Před 7 lety +4

      Chikis hey! I'm not Emily but I have a friend who wears veils for mass. It's rather traditional, my friends 22 if that helps. She doesn't really care what people think; it's to please God not others. Now, regarding others judging you, remember the "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." :)

    • @emwilss
      @emwilss  Před 7 lety +4

      Hi Chikis! There are LOTS of groups on instagram and Facebook of women who wear veils and head covers. Check them out and I'm sure there are many women there who would love to chat with you about it!

    • @chikis5094
      @chikis5094 Před 7 lety

      Sebastian Archibald thanks for the response! Love to hear different perspectives

    • @chikis5094
      @chikis5094 Před 7 lety

      Emily Wilson thank you I'll check it out!

  • @sheriljohn8446
    @sheriljohn8446 Před 7 lety +5

    viva cristo rey!

  • @user-iy8js9lu3v
    @user-iy8js9lu3v Před 7 lety +4

    The pineapple incident! Ha Love yall!