Long distance relationships can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. They require a lot of effort and commitment from both partners to make them work. One of the most important aspects ...

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To stand the test of long-distance, research highlights that couples need to be conscious of the commitment and struggles that it involves. Many couples and individual partners come to therapy before ...

There’s a longstanding proverbial saying that “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” but is it true when it comes to dating in 2023? Maybe, maybe not. A study from Pew Research done in 2020 found that ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Long distance relationships can certainly be tougher than local ones, but studies have shown that they ...

Being in a long-distance relationship has its challenges. There’s the absence of physical touch, for starters, but you may also be navigating different time zones or the fogginess of who’s who in your ...

Maintaining a long-distance relationship can feel especially challenging when a romantic holiday like Valentine’s Day rolls around. You want the day to feel meaningful, intimate, and full of love, yet ...

Many people come to therapy wondering if their relationship is going to survive geographical separation. They may ask questions like: “I have to move to a new state for work soon. My partner and I don ...

Keeping relationships happy and strong takes a lot of work. Trying to do it from far away is even harder. When I lived in New York City and dated someone in New Hampshire, even though we were really ...

When my partner moved five hours away for a short-term work opportunity, I convinced myself that I could handle it. It was only temporary, and we would find ways to make it work. But the reality of ...

If you're in a long-distance relationship, devoting extensive time to catching up with your significant other can be a precious gift - as long as you're on the same page about communication. On the ...