National Express is one of Britain’s largest public transport operators. Its brand is most popularly associated with its inter-city coach network, but it also operates trains, airport transfers, and local bus services.
Last week, I found myself “parked” in a traffic jam positioned behind a National Express coach (pictured). Upon reading the bold lettering on the back of the coach, I had to smile when I got to the tagline:
“Make all your relationships long-distance”.
With National Express revenues set to rise as the population increasingly turns to public transport (due to soaring crude oil prices); Britain may yet be in for more long-distance liaisons…
10 Comments
August 7, 2008 at 2:17 am
well from my pespective i think they work if you are committed to them, relationships are than just about physical intimacy, but about being able to communicate most importantly about being able to have a good conversation with the other party. I do admitt physical intimacy does play a part but it has its time and place. I think having distance some times makes one cultivate one their communication skills and also it helps one appriciate the other party more when they meet.
From experience the past 10 or so months have been great I actually have enjoyed my long distance relationship than more than any other i have ever had. if you really love the person distance isnt a problem
August 7, 2008 at 6:56 am
With those long-distance “credentials” Bheki, who can argue with you lol. Really good to hear from you!
August 8, 2008 at 8:21 am
i disagree somewhat – the essence of being in a relationship is being together. sadly we assume physical proximity translates to physical intimacy which is not quite that given. being close to each other allows us to mould those elements of our nature disagreeable to our partners into what they accept. being apart entrenches those that compromise the length of our union. this is the essence of growing apart. the challenge of being apart truly manifests itself when you come together again ( I do not mean sexually though that too is a factor ). after the euphoria of seeing each other again and wanting to create a special time reality takes over. the range of new orange shirts in your beau’s wardrobe now appear to be the loudest expression of bad taste you have seen in all your life as opposed to just being…. different.
being near to each other helps you to evolve your relationship as you both evolve and learn more about each other and how different events affect each of you and the both of you. in a long distance rel’ship you hold onto an image – a distant picture – last year’s balance sheet !! being apart allows an opportunity for our socially entrenched need for compaionship that goes beyond the platonic function of a mere friendship to be fulfilled by those other than whom we have decided to fulfill this need. Cheating is not sleeping with someone else.
It is doing things with others that you know should be reserved for another.
thoughts jumbled as subject is emotive for me but Beki…if you are with the woman then be with the woman…
August 8, 2008 at 8:50 am
Bitten – you’ve blown this one wide open…
August 15, 2008 at 10:31 pm
I am enjoying your blog, and I love the photos, especially this one. Keep going.
August 16, 2008 at 9:06 pm
PGapa – happy to hear that – much appreciated. I intend to keep sharing my random rambling. Do keep visiting as people like you make the blog. Cheers.
August 25, 2008 at 12:13 am
I am in a long distance relationahip with a man that I met briefly and now we are closer than ever. The true test as you said is when we are together on a regular basis. We have talked about marriage and children, all sorts of questions have come up and we still want to move forward.
Our vision is for him to move near me and court for about a year and then get married and have kids. It sounds easy but the journey to getting him closer is not a easy one. It will take a few more months to find a job and place for him I guess, but I am willing to wait.
I just hope that the person that he finds to be so perfect will still be once he has the pleasure of my company each day.
August 25, 2008 at 1:57 am
KT – allow me to wish you the best in your relationship. Love can be found in the most unexpected places and survive under the most extraordinary circumstances. I wish you love.
August 28, 2008 at 1:58 am
If you are in a long distance relationship, you may wanna acknowledge some of these factors. For instance; how often do you communicate, visit each other, how long is the distance and most importantly how long have you been apart, and how long are you planning to be apart b4 your union. Sometimes if it’ taking long (years)for you to be together; you may wanna consider other options. Although a certain number have these distance rel. have be a success. It’s better to have plan B, in case it doesn’t work, if it does work, praise the almighty.
August 28, 2008 at 8:58 am
JT – I’m intrigued to know what your definition of “Plan B” would be? Are you advocating a backup relationship? Great to hear your thoughts.