Science-backed methods to make a long distance relationship work

Today, about 3 million married Americans and as many as half of US college students are in a long-distance relationship -- but don't feel too bad for them. Studies show that couples in long-distance relationships can be equally, if not more, satisfied as geographically-close couples. Not only that, long-distance couples are more likely to share meaningful thoughts and feelings, and therefore, experience a deeper sense of emotional intimacy, according to one study of 63 college students. But not ...