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.
when is it considered a long distance relationship
partners who are geographically isolated from one another.