A Word From Verywell. Long-distance partners are still people. The distance tends to make them less personal to us, but by maintaining frequent and open lines of communication and by fostering trust and positive emotions, it is possible for an LDR to work, even long-term.A Word From Verywell

How long are distance relationships good for?

The great thing about a long-distance relationship is that it can help strengthen the bond that goes beyond the physical between you and your partner, because you have more time to talk to each other about yourselves and about each other. A long-distance relationship fosters communication and trust-building.

Why is long-distance relationships bad?

Being away from your partner means that you will have a lack of physical intimacy as long as you live apart. It means that you can maintain a long-distance relationship for a short while. Still, long term it will lead to sexual frustration, loneliness, anxiety, depression.