The Importance Of A Long Distance Relationship - 1137 Words

An unknown source once said, â€Å"Absence makes the heart grow founder.† Many have heard this because it is such a popular saying but what does it mean? When parted from a loved one a heightened sense of affection and devotion occurs. Couples who are in a long distance relationship (LDR) can relate to this. A long distance relationship is a romantic relationship between two people who are geographically separated. Distance relationships transpire for many reasons including career advances, educational development, military service and/or deployment, imprisonment, immigration and family responsibilities or obligations. Likewise, couples that are in a long distance relationship often face hardships but have brighter outcomes. Being in a long†¦show more content†¦Also, distance couples often share the same feelings of commitment and dedication. â€Å"It seems likely that the higher demand for investment and sacrifice inherent to long distance relationships might be ass ociated with higher levels of dedication among individuals in these relationships† (Gretchen 259). It is human tendency to prolong a task that has taken a tremendous amount of time and effort. In short, those of distance will work harder at their relationship than those of proximity because; they have worked to produce a relationship that is stable from afar. A feature that aids in the stability is trust. â€Å"Some level of trust must develop as each individual is not able to observe the others daily life† (M. Firmin, R. Firmin, and Lorenzen 59). Yes, trust is important is any relationship but, it is essential for a LDR. Being away from the other half is unsettling because, watching the others routine is nearly impossible. Those of proximity may never get to fully develop these skills because they are around to see the others ordinary cycle. These skills are key details for a LDR and can be fulfilled in life outside of each other. Comparatively, it is important through this journey that couples do not lose sight of their individuality. Long distance couples are provided the time to seek out independence. â€Å"In short, being in close proximity is not an essential variable for relationship satisfaction† (Phillips). Too often, people who enter