Apart from the distance, you're also going against travel bans and a fatal virus, and it's making you think—is it still worth fighting for?
The pandemic has kept us locked in our homes, unable to meet the people we care about at any given time as we used to. For some, this merely counts as a small sacrifice for a short period of time. It's easy to drive by and wave behind a window. But for others, it's a disheartening situation to be in—especially those who would need to sail across the ocean to see their loved one.
The pandemic has taken its toll on relationships—and, unfortunately, did not exempt marriages. Regardless of the distance, relationships have been falling apart during the pandemic. But does that mean couples in long-distance relationships should be twice as worried?
What's considered long-distance
Even before the pandemic, long-distance relationships have already been prevalent especially at a time when online dating has given individuals a chance to interact with people from further away. Aside from this, there are also different circumstances that drive couples apart. Some have a business to tend to, a few are deployed by the military, and others are sent to work in a different city.
Living apart for two to four days is also considered a long-distance relationship. To put it in perspective—if a couple finds it impossible to meet up every day, then they are in a long-distance relationship.
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