Long distance relationships are one of the most challenging and most debated relationship choices a person can make. Supporters argue that absence makes the heart grow fonder, that the effort required builds deeper communication and trust than proximity-based relationships, and that technology has made distance more manageable than ever before. Critics argue that physical presence is irreplaceable, that long distance relationships require unsustainable levels of sacrifice and uncertainty, and that the statistics on success rates are sobering. Research suggests that roughly 40% of long distance relationships eventually fail. But millions of people make them work every day. When people vote honestly — is a long distance relationship worth it?
