Parents with long commutes, how do you deal?

Hi there!I'm sure this is a familiar situation for many. You've spent your 20s in the city, enjoying life and all it has to offer. Now you're settling down, have a family, and want to live in your "forever" home, or any home. The city can be too expensive. Or for some, you simply don't want to live in the hustle and bustle and move to the burbs, like our parents.Regardless, the question comes down to those who live far from work with young ones. How do you deal with it, or perhaps, justify it? (I know not everyone has a choice though)With a long commute, you probably don't see your child during the week. Or if you do, it's for a short time. Do you just make the most out of the weekends?If you moved to the burbs for more home, and in turn took a longer commute, what was your reasoning?I'm just very curious about this. Human nature causes us to make so many differing choices here and there's no right or wrong, but I'd love to hear your stories on this specific subject.Thank you! via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2oirAvT