According to an article published by Dr. Tamara Knapp-Grosz, 90 percent of long distance relationships will end within the first year. Based on those numbers, if you are in a long distance relationship, the chances of your relationship lasting longer than 12 months is about the same as you getting into Princeton. While the numbers may be no more than a statistical reference, the fact remains that long distance relationships more often break a relationship than make them stronger.
Look how far we have come today though and you realize that 90 percent is just a number. Technology and human innovation has made us smarter, improved the quality of life and has enabled us to understand far more than we ever imagined. Not only has technology helped improve these aspects of our lives, but it has also helped improve relationships, especially long distance. Today, no ‘long distance survival package’ is complete without a webcam, an unlimited texting plan and Facebook. Continue Reading…