Because of a continuous growth and broad range of technology which helps us to communicate all around the world, the number of long distance relationships are steadily increasing. Serving in the military, studying in another country, expanded opportunities to work abroad, and the evolution of online relationships have all contributed to the surge in long distance relationships.
Presently, we can stay in communication not only with the telephone - there is also e-mail, text, video conference, and expedited mail delivery as we have never seen before. This progress in technology allows us to promptly communicate with our partners and have the capacity to maintain improved, flourishing relationships in spite of the physical distance! All of these technological advances have contributed towards bridging the distance in ways previously unheard of.
There are some interesting statistics garnered from a study done by The Centre for the Study of Long Distance Relationships. From a sample of over 200, these are the average responses from 95% of long distance relationships:
1) How far apart do they live? 125 miles
2) How often to they visit one another? 1.5 times per month
3) How often do they call one another? Once every 2 days
4) How long are their telephone calls typically? 30 minutes
5) How often do they write one another (not including e-mail)? 3 letters per month
6) How long do they expect to be separated before they can move closer to one another? 14 months
The primary component to many rewarding distance relationships is fundamentally a genuine rapport and affinity with one another, and not proximity. Many studies that have been done show that there is not a larger chance of a long distance relationship breaking up than a more traditional relationship. These findings would imply that our needs for a romantic relationship are sentimental and emotional, rather than physical.
Deborah R. is a masters level social worker and enjoys helping people. Are you trying to figure out different ways to bridge the distance? For more long distance tips , go to: to learn more ways of using the time apart to bring about the best relationship possible!
