Long-distance relationships more likely to last

A new study suggests that the old adage “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” really could be true.

An associate professor at Purdue University suggests that distance can work wonders for a relationship.

Long-distance relationships have a greater longevity than geographically-close ones, because the nature of their outworking is different.

Those involved in local relationships tend to share activities, and familiarity can cause boredom in the other person’s life because they already feel they know everything about them.

Long-distance relationships are generally built on open communication; they talk more about the relationship, have fewer trivial arguments, and manage to separate work and relationship time.

Couples living far apart make greater use of email and telephone, and make more of an effort to remind themselves of their partner.

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