Long-distance couples often report higher relationship satisfaction than those living together
Couples in long-distance relationships often report 20% higher satisfaction than those living together, largely due to a psychological tendency to idealize their partners.
Long-distance relationships frequently defy the expectation of hardship, with many couples reporting 20% higher levels of satisfaction than those in close proximity. This 'long-distance paradox' is fueled by a tendency to idealize the partner and the relationship during periods of separation. A 1988 study by Holt and Stone found that couples who visited each other at least once a month maintained intimacy levels comparable to those who were cohabiting.
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