I've been having a rough time with my current situation lately and have been talking with numerous friends about their experiences. Last night, a buddy of mine told me a story about two close friends of his. I don't have all of the details but I'll relate what I heard....
This couple had been together for a few years and by all accounts were very tight. At a certain point, the guy brought up the idea of marriage. The woman wasn't so sure. They went to couples therapy and it was revealed that the woman wanted to go off on her own. Understandably, the guy was devastated. She moved 2000 miles away not knowing what would happen next. They spoke on the phone maybe 2 or 3 times in the space of a year. He was worried that she would find someone else. On the other hand, my friend said, she was thinking about the guy the entire time. She eventually realized that she wanted to be with him, moved back, and they were married very shortly afterward. Whoa. Mind blown.
Hope that helps. I sure helped me put things into perspective.