[cmccuist]

I've done the long distance commute a couple of times. Once, when my kids were 12, 10 and 6! It will make your marriage stronger or destroy it completely. I just celebrated my 30th last December.

I once lived in Algeria (that's right, North Africa), while my wife and kids were in Houston. It was 10 and 2 - 10 weeks on, 2 weeks home. Did that for a year. Another time I lived in Lake Charles, LA while the family was in Houston. I came home every weekend. Did that for about 2 years.

I wouldn't recommend it unless thier marriage is REALLY strong.