Can long-distance relationships work? Absolutely. It's just all about the effort and time you put into them, as is the case with any relationship, but with a whole boatload more of communication and creativity.

Do long-distance relationships last?

Long-distance relationships can last for years or they can last for a few months. But how long your relationship lasts long-distance is less important as how healthy it is during this time. People see long-distance relationships as something very hard, where the suffering is inevitable.

What percentage of long-distance relationships are successful?

Long-distance relationships have a 58 percent success rate, according to new research. A new study of 1,000 Americans who have been in a long-distance relationship found that whether or not you and partner make it through the long-distance phase will come down to a coin flip.