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Essay On Long Distance Relationships

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According to a study on long distance relationships, in the U.S there are 3.75 million marriages that are currently in long distance relationships; that is approximately 2.9%. (Guldner 2005) When one is referring to the situations with long distance romantic relationships, two of the most common sayings that arise is "out of sight out of mind" or "absence makes the heart grow fonder". The effects of love and how distance can and will affect the relationship is unpredictable; however, the end result of the status of the relationship is based upon whether certain conditions are met, such as: commitment and trust, communication and emotions of the individuals involved in the relationship. If there is a break in any one of those factors and it …show more content…

In any relationship, social contact is critical. The feeling of loneliness can become extremely overwhelming, causing an individual to act out in an unusual way. Loneliness brings forth an emotional displeasure and/or even stress and in adults this stress is what leads to alcoholism and forms of depression. Psychologist John Cacioppo has been keeping record of the effects of loneliness and during his search he discovered that doctors provide better or more complete medical care to patients who have supportive families and are not socially isolated. (Marano, 2003) Implying, that even though loneliness has its effects on everyone, it seems to take a bigger toll on individuals who are constantly receiving that social contact. A benefit that comes forth from being in a long distance relationship is that each individual develops a greater sense of self or independence as well as solitude. Unlike couples who are geographically closer to each other, individuals in long distance relationships have more time to themselves, to interact with others, potentially learn something new about themselves and the time that is allotted to spend with their partner is much more appreciated due to the distance. By developing independence from your significant other and growing as your own individual, the feelings of loneliness can be controlled, alleviating negative emotional/mental or physical

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