Long- distance relationships

requires the same amount if not more effort in maintaining, and are usually strained by the lack of communication between the two parties. It is however way easier for couples to communicate with each other with the modern technology available nowadays, as compared to 10 years back.  Back then, the only form of communicating across national borders was through snail mail. It is an ineffective mode of communication for interpersonal relationships as it is not transactional and although it may be interactive feedback and response takes a long time to take place. This sometimes frustrates the parties especially when it comes to times of arguments and urgent issues that requires immediate attention.

On the contrary it is now much easier to maintain or even heighten relationship with the help of technology such as through video calls, online chat, now more affordable international phone calls and text messages as well as email! Through these means of communication, the parties of the relationship tend to feel less separated, have more involvement in each other's life and maintain more trust in the relationship. In this case, distance does indeed makes the heart grow fonder and not further! 

 The lack of communication and low rate of exchange may create distrust between the parties, sometimes encouraging actions that undermine the other party's trust, and decrease the level of closeness and intimacy between both parties over prolonged period of physical separation. Therefore, in order to make  long distance relationship work out, it is best to sign up for skype, a free online international call program, purchase a webcam and use them regularly to establish trust, sense of closeness and sense of security in the relationship! Somehow by seeing the other party of the relationship on camera rather than not at all during the period of physical separation, does make seeing him or her in flesh again seem less intimidating. It may be due to the the reduction of the element of surprise or shock (depends), when the each party knows roughly what to expect when its time for the happy reunion!