For three years I was in a long-distance relationship. Being in a long-distance relationship is one of the most difficult things to pull of successfully. Why? There has to be communication and, more ...

In this age of Skyping and texting, it seems that maintaining a long-distance relationship would be easier than ever before. Gone are the days of paying such sky-high rates for long-distance calls ...

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 ...

Can love thrive—or even just survive—geographical separation? It’s not uncommon for couples to be challenged by long distance. College students deal with this problem all the time (nearly 50 percent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Long-distance is challenging for most couples, but creating ...

Long-distance relationships can feel like climbing a mountain with no end in sight. The miles between you and your partner create challenges that regular couples never face. But don’t worry! With the ...

Long-distance relationships have a bit of a reputation, don’t they? Some folks think they’re doomed from the start, others say they’re the ultimate test of true love, and then there’s that group that ...

Our flexible jobs make our relationship possible. My fiancé and I met on Bumble in September 2021. She lived in Columbus, Ohio, and I lived in Pennsylvania. When we met in person for the first time, ...

Q: I'm not sure if the distance is temporary or permanent. How do I get out of this relationship limbo? Certain things in life are unavoidable — taxes, Pap smears, narcissistic Kanye rants — and if ...

How to maintain a long-distance relationship. It's not unusual for people to assume that long-distance relationships don't work. Even your family might discourage it, and some of your closest friends ...