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

What is considered long distance dating?

A long-distance relationship is an intimate bond between two people that, unlike conventional relationships, is set between people who are geographically distanced from each other, reducing greatly or nullifying face-to-face interactions and physical contact between them.