We asked experts—and people working to maintain their own long-distance friendships—to share their favorite ways to keep bonds strong.

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 ...

"You have to do the groundwork together, create the feeling of trust and safety." It’s no secret that dating someone who lives across the country -- or even across the world -- can be a challenge.

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 ...

Many individuals swear off potential long-distance relationships due to the belief that they are too difficult and frustrating. Basic obstacles in a long-distance relationship Long-distance ...

I only get to see Mary around once a year, but we talk on the phone all the time. When we’re not talking on the phone, we’re sending each other elaborate voice notes or working out how and when we can ...

I’ve recently gotten into a relationship, but with winter break coming up soon, this is the first time my partner and I are going to be apart for more than a week. Fall break and Thanksgiving were ...

My boyfriend and I have been dating for two years, and we've been long-distance the whole time. While it's hard being apart, we make sure to plan exciting dates when we see each other. We plan to live ...

Many individuals swear off potential long-distance relationships due to the belief that they are too difficult and frustrating. Basic obstacles in a long-distance relationship Long-distance ...

It’s no secret that dating someone who lives across the country -- or even across the world -- can be a challenge. Long distance relationships can be complicated and can often be lonely when you’re ...

Last month, on the first sunny weekend of the year, I took myself to the park with some snacks and a bottle of water. I’d been working all day, which meant I couldn’t get out in time to meet my ...