It is not going to be easy to maintain a Long distance marriage. Mentally is very stressful. It's very unhealthy & unfair To the Wife and also to the kids. I myself grew up in such environment. My dad went overseas when I was 9. I can see how unhappy my mum is from her eyes although she is acting brave in front of us. My mum gotta struggle hard alone in Singapore, taking care of home & other matters. And also becoz of this my Brother and I have to be under the care of our grandparents since young. As a result our relationship with dad is not close till recent years when he moved back to SG then we gradually are closer abit.
Recently I spoke to my mum about this topic, her advice based on her own experience is if ur Husband need to be stationed overseas, go with him together with kids or all stay in SG!
Out of ten men who stationed overseas, 9 of them will cheat on their wives!
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