Hi G, that's what I'm avoiding...stereotyping...but, 'long distance can indeed be challenging unless both parties agree on a meeting arrangement/pattern.
It's good that they were so helpful to you, especially during that crucial time. Sweetie keeps me going, even when I don't want to do anything else but mope;-)
Thanks for the "welcome"...and there are a few other 'Southern Caribbean-ers' on here besides me. They just aren't frequenters of the forums, blogs and polls (as I am).
Which 'person' are you? Which is your favourite...pet?