After spending almost two years apart, Alexandria left the United States to be with her fiance in Germany. Here's her advice for long-distance couples. Alexandria met her husband, Marc, after a night in town in Brookline, Massachusetts and the couple has been together since Thanksgiving Marc joined the military a year into their relationship and for the first part of his basic training, the couple only communicated by mail.
After getting engaged in Barcelona in November of last year, the couple decided that they both needed a relationship without 3, miles in between. Alexandria began to plan for both a move and life in Germany. She quit her job on June 22nd and was on a flight to Frankfurt on July 1st. Alexandria: Living in proximity to a few military bases allows us comforts I know we would not have otherwise. For one, many Germans in the area speak perfect English, and also we already have our go-to take out spots!
German people are amicable, helpful, and respect each other. While German cuisine is different, it is simple and hearty which I truly prefer. Another treat about Germany is that it is simply scenic. After Munich and Trier, I realized Germany offers the best of both worlds when it comes to the preservation of its oldest treasures and integration of the new. We have also been able to admire and explore more than Germany! We went straight from Oktoberfest to Madrid and it was the perfect decision because we were able to relax to the fullest in the warmest weather.
The whole week we were there it was around 80 degreesβ not a cloud in sight! Madrid is vibrant, busy, and offered enough croquettes to satisfy our recovery. TN: Is there anything you wish you knew before moving there or anything people should know before they move to a new country? Alexandria and Marc: To anyone moving to a new country, just make sure you know any technical details that affect your daily life. About a month in we found a 3-in-1 color-coded trash can to help us more easily separate the trash thanks to another couple we met.
Alexandria: In general, I just wish I visited Germany earlier. I had the opportunity to visit when I was an exchange student in the UK, but my misconceptions stopped me.
