<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> A long - distance relationship (LDR) (or long - distance romantic relationship (LDRR) is an intimate relationship between partners who are geographically isolated from one another . Partners in LDRs face geographic separation and lack of face - to - face contact . LDRs are particularly prevalent among college students - constituting 25% to 50% of all relationships . Even though scholars have reported a significant number of LDRs in undergraduate populations, long - distance relationships continue to be an' understudied' phenomenon . </P> <P> LDRs are qualitatively different from geographically close relationships; that is, relationships in which the partners are able to see each other, face - to - face, most days . According to Rohlfing (1995) he suggests the following unique challenges for those in long - distance relationships: </P>

When is it considered a long distance relationship