GITNUXREPORT 2025

Long Distance Relationship Statistics

Most long-distance couples succeed, strengthening bonds through communication and patience.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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14% of adults in the US have experienced a long-distance relationship at some point

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73% of romantic relationships in the US have experienced a period of long-distance

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Long-distance relationships are 2.6 times more likely to succeed than geographically close relationships

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40% of long-distance couples face challenges due to differing schedules

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36% of people in LDRs report feeling lonely frequently

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21% of long-distance couples have ended their relationship due to distance

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69% of LDR couples believe their relationship is less likely to involve jealousy

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57% of people view long-distance relationships as more romantic than local relationships

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40% of couples feel that long-distance helped them develop independence

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34% of LDRs experience a breakup due to inability to maintain emotional intimacy

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47% of couples in long-distance relationships have met in person less frequently than once every 2 months

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20% of long-distance partners report experiencing feelings of resentment

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28% of long-distance couples admit that they sometimes pretend everything is fine to hide insecurities

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58% of long-distance couples experience increased patience and tolerance

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44% of LDR couples feel that distance increases the value of their time together

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36% of LDR partners report feeling anxious about the relationship's future

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69% of couples in LDRs believe that patience is key to success

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59% of LDRs experience conflict related to jealousy or insecurity

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64% of long-distance couples find it difficult to agree on future goals

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71% of long-distance couples report that they experience less conflict than they would in a geographically close relationship

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Couples in LDRs spend an average of 10.4 hours discussing their relationship each week

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58% of couples in LDRs communicate daily

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54% of people believe that technology helps sustain a long-distance relationship

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60% of LDRs report improved communication skills

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66% of LDR partners spend more quality time on virtual dates than in-person dates

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45% believe that long-distance relationships help build stronger communication skills

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The typical phone call duration between long-distance partners is approximately 45 minutes

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55% of long-distance couples report that planning visits is the most anticipated part of their relationship

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73% of LDRs report increased creativity in finding new ways to connect

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51% of couples report that they are more intentional in their communication when apart

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48% of LDRs that end cite the inability to see each other as the primary reason for breakup

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52% of LDR partners sleep with their devices to feel closer

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61% of LDR partners keep a shared digital scrapbook of their relationship milestones

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42% of long-distance couples celebrate anniversaries through virtual means

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75% of long-distance couples said their relationship lasted longer than geographically close couples

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62% of long-distance couples have plans to eventually live in the same location

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The average total duration of a long-distance relationship before moving in together is approximately 14 months

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77% of long-distance couples have made future plans together

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60% of couples in long-distance relationships believe it makes their relationship stronger

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85% of long-distance couples report feeling more committed to each other

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45% of couples reported that their relationship improved after long-distance periods

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72% of LDRs experienced increased trust over time

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78% of long-distance relationships are satisfied with the relationship, compared to 66% of geographically close relationships

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85% of LDRs would recommend the experience to others

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65% of couples say that their long-distance relationship strengthened their emotional connection

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33% of couples believe that long-distance makes their relationship more resilient

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28% of long-distance relationships end due to lack of trust

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Key Highlights

60% of couples in long-distance relationships believe it makes their relationship stronger
75% of long-distance couples said their relationship lasted longer than geographically close couples
14% of adults in the US have experienced a long-distance relationship at some point
Couples in LDRs spend an average of 10.4 hours discussing their relationship each week
85% of long-distance couples report feeling more committed to each other
58% of couples in LDRs communicate daily
73% of romantic relationships in the US have experienced a period of long-distance
45% of couples reported that their relationship improved after long-distance periods
Long-distance relationships are 2.6 times more likely to succeed than geographically close relationships
54% of people believe that technology helps sustain a long-distance relationship
52% of LDR partners sleep with their devices to feel closer
62% of long-distance couples have plans to eventually live in the same location
72% of LDRs experienced increased trust over time

Did you know that despite the miles, 75% of long-distance couples stay together longer and feel more committed than their geographically close counterparts, proving that distance can deepen love rather than diminish it?

Challenges and Emotional Well-being

14% of adults in the US have experienced a long-distance relationship at some point
73% of romantic relationships in the US have experienced a period of long-distance
Long-distance relationships are 2.6 times more likely to succeed than geographically close relationships
40% of long-distance couples face challenges due to differing schedules
36% of people in LDRs report feeling lonely frequently
21% of long-distance couples have ended their relationship due to distance
69% of LDR couples believe their relationship is less likely to involve jealousy
57% of people view long-distance relationships as more romantic than local relationships
40% of couples feel that long-distance helped them develop independence
34% of LDRs experience a breakup due to inability to maintain emotional intimacy
47% of couples in long-distance relationships have met in person less frequently than once every 2 months
20% of long-distance partners report experiencing feelings of resentment
28% of long-distance couples admit that they sometimes pretend everything is fine to hide insecurities
58% of long-distance couples experience increased patience and tolerance
44% of LDR couples feel that distance increases the value of their time together
36% of LDR partners report feeling anxious about the relationship's future
69% of couples in LDRs believe that patience is key to success
59% of LDRs experience conflict related to jealousy or insecurity
64% of long-distance couples find it difficult to agree on future goals
71% of long-distance couples report that they experience less conflict than they would in a geographically close relationship

Challenges and Emotional Well-being Interpretation

Despite the emotional distances that challenge many LDRs with loneliness, jealousy, and scheduling hurdles, statistics reveal that over two-thirds believe patience and newfound independence bolster their bonds, making long-distance relationships unexpectedly more resilient—and often less conflicted—than their local counterparts.

Communication and Connectivity

Couples in LDRs spend an average of 10.4 hours discussing their relationship each week
58% of couples in LDRs communicate daily
54% of people believe that technology helps sustain a long-distance relationship
60% of LDRs report improved communication skills
66% of LDR partners spend more quality time on virtual dates than in-person dates
45% believe that long-distance relationships help build stronger communication skills
The typical phone call duration between long-distance partners is approximately 45 minutes
55% of long-distance couples report that planning visits is the most anticipated part of their relationship
73% of LDRs report increased creativity in finding new ways to connect
51% of couples report that they are more intentional in their communication when apart
48% of LDRs that end cite the inability to see each other as the primary reason for breakup

Communication and Connectivity Interpretation

While long-distance relationships demand more hours and creativity to stay connected—especially through daily virtual dates and planning visits—they also often lead to improved communication skills and a deeper intentionality, yet the inability to meet in person remains the Achilles’ heel threatening their endurance.

Impact of Technology and Digital Habits

52% of LDR partners sleep with their devices to feel closer
61% of LDR partners keep a shared digital scrapbook of their relationship milestones
42% of long-distance couples celebrate anniversaries through virtual means

Impact of Technology and Digital Habits Interpretation

These statistics reveal that while long-distance couples are creatively bridging the physical gap—sleeping with devices, sharing digital scrapbooks, and celebrating virtually—they still crave the tangible intimacy that only proximity can truly provide.

Relationship Duration and Future Planning

75% of long-distance couples said their relationship lasted longer than geographically close couples
62% of long-distance couples have plans to eventually live in the same location
The average total duration of a long-distance relationship before moving in together is approximately 14 months
77% of long-distance couples have made future plans together

Relationship Duration and Future Planning Interpretation

Long-distance couples seem to defy geography’s limits—lasting longer, planning a future together, and even enduring an average of over a year before merging lives, proving that love’s true measure isn’t proximity but persistence.

Relationship Satisfaction and Trust

60% of couples in long-distance relationships believe it makes their relationship stronger
85% of long-distance couples report feeling more committed to each other
45% of couples reported that their relationship improved after long-distance periods
72% of LDRs experienced increased trust over time
78% of long-distance relationships are satisfied with the relationship, compared to 66% of geographically close relationships
85% of LDRs would recommend the experience to others
65% of couples say that their long-distance relationship strengthened their emotional connection
33% of couples believe that long-distance makes their relationship more resilient
28% of long-distance relationships end due to lack of trust

Relationship Satisfaction and Trust Interpretation

Long-distance relationships, often viewed as test cases for trust and resilience, surprisingly prove that miles may indeed make hearts grow fonder and stronger—as long as love and commitment are cultivated across the distance.