15 Abr Longing: 5 Ways to Cope When Someone You Love Is Far Away

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it can be challenging to be separated from the people you love. Here's how to ease the pain.

Finding new ways to stay in touch, such as texting and video chatting, can help people cope with long-distance relationships.

Long-distance relationships are common, especially among younger couples. Researchers have found that up to 40 percent of college students are involved in some kind of long-distance romance, and that plenty of older adults are likewise dating someone far away.