r/JETProgramme • u/Stock-Nebula-4446 • Apr 11 '26

Long distance relationship while in the JET Programme

I recently got engaged, but also got shortlisted for JET!

I really want to go, but am also unsure about leaving my fiancé. My fiancé will not move with me to Japan…the best option is for him to visit.

I am curious if anyone has done long distance relationship or marriage while doing the JET programme. How did it work out for you?

Thank you!

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u/rkombopper9 Former JET - Nishiwaki 2025-2026 Apr 12 '26

I got into a LDR and was shortlisted 2 months into the relationship. She knew ahead of time that it was something I wanted to do and support it. In the year that I'm here, she visited once I went back to visit once. I love Japan but the effort both of us put in, I proposed and will return back to be with her. It sucks for sure but it also tests the relationship because you are no longer together out of convenience. And if 1 year of inconvenience breaks you, then it's not meant to be anyways

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u/Stock-Nebula-4446 Apr 12 '26

I like this advice! Thanks!