Long Distance Relationships, Stories
Anckie & Felipe
This couple faces new challenges during their long-distance relationship in COVID. Read about Anckie’s pregnancy and tips on how to cope with the hardship.
Mariana & Adrián
After four years of practice, Mariana and Adrián know how to make a long-distance relationship work.
Allistair & Eric
“I skipped the work drinks, found a quiet corner, and called Eric to ask if he would be my boyfriend.”
Mae & Julien
He went home to take care of his parents but left her a small gift at the airport.
Tatiana & Juju
Tatiana never intended to be in a long-distance relationship, but when the borders closed the day before she could fly back to Juju in Nicaragua, it was either that or ...
Mylynh & Aaron
They’ve been in a long-distance relationship for 3 years. After such a long time apart, Mylynh has come up with some killer long-distance date ideas.
Aadya & William
Their long distance just got longer. Even though it’s hard, they’re not just surviving the distance but exploring what their long-distance relationship teaches them.
Cheryl & Cyril
They’ve seen each other once a year since 2018 and this year’s visit is canceled.
Panka & Michael
First Whatsapp, then Skype. Michael moved from Texas to Hungary to close the distance. Then Corona happened. Now they’re in separate cities, back where they started.
Edwina & Sol
Edwina and Sol have been apart for 3 months during Corona. They get through the hardship of a long-distance relationship by showing love in clever ways.
Madhu & Aditya
A long-distance relationship story that includes conflict with parents, challenges the caste system, and has endured many years apart. How they’ve persevered is inspiring.
Vlad & Anja
On top of the stress of a long-distance relationship, they’re dealing with unexpected legal issues with Anja leaving the country to work. Their baby keeps them strong.
Valerie & Amanda
Since Valérie and Amanda have unique perspectives on how they developed their long-distance relationship, they detail their impressions here.
Suzy & Kaz
After living apart for 3 years, they’re an example of long-distance relationship success. They moved in together in Perth, but are now separated again.
Michael & Andrea
They’re waiting out the quarantine by reading together and making plans to live in Munich after it’s all over.
Jack & Annette
They discovered long-distance relationship hacks after meeting in Paris and living apart for two years. Their new challenge is there’s no end in sight.
A & B
They haven’t seen each other in person since February 24th but here’s a glance at some of their online communications since then.
Ivana & Pavle
They bonded during their first “German lesson.” Ivana’s trip to Cologne was canceled, but they’re not giving up.
Sonja’s Long-Distance Relationship Tips and Advice
Special edition: Long-Distance Relationship Tips and Advice from a sensuality and relationship coach.
Abbey & Jason
They both have to put their work and studies on hold during the lockdown. Though not sure what their future plans will like after this, they’re making the best of ...
Dani & Ben
After a painful process to get her visa for the UK, Dani’s flights to visit Ben were canceled. They’re staying positive and keeping a healthy sense of humor.
Tilane & Meric
Since quarantine, they’ve watched two planned trips get canceled and aren’t sure when they’ll see each other again.
Gina & Vitor
After 3 years in a long-distance relationship, they’re becoming pros. Vitor is almost done with his thesis in Japan. He’d planned to visit Gina in France, but that will have ...
Branka & Marijana
Their connection is stronger than any difficulties these two have faced from the beginning. Their daily challenges as a Croatian-Serbian lesbian couple have made them strong enough to take on ...
Krista & Anda
Not only separated by distance, Krista is expecting a baby in 3 months. They’re hoping Anda can make it to the Netherlands for the birth of their son.
Maria & Jack
After falling in love in Sri Lanka, Maria came back to visit Jack, with plans of doing so again. Those plans have been canceled, but they’re hoping to reunite in ...
Sandra & Stefan
After like at first sight, and love shortly after that, Sandra and Stefan visited back and forth between Macedonia and Serbia. They still have creative dates, despite the separation.
Valeria & Ozan
Valeria wasn’t expecting to start a lasting relationship on her 2-week trip to Istanbul, but then she met Ozan. They’ve been meeting up, but now that’s on hold.
Ruth & Eric
Ruth and Eric recently started dating after many years of friendship. They were road-tripping through Mexico and North America when Ruth had to go back to the UK.
Cameron & Tessa
They were together in DC for 6 months, then continued their relationship long-distance. Now, they’re unsure when they’ll see each other again.
Betty & Teo
Betty and her boyfriend were in a long-distance relationship for 6 years (meeting to travel often), up until last year when they moved in together in Spain.
Kata & C
They met in Ireland, formed a long-distance relationship, then re-met to travel together, only to separate once again.