Long relationships provide emotional security and comfort. A recent study has found the impacts of long-distance relationships on individual mental health that you should know.
Relationships AND MENTAL HEALTH
Our mental health is affected by the environment, the behaviours of the people we live with, and the bonds we create. Likewise, love also impacts our mental health in both negative and positive ways.
WHAT IS LDR?
A long-distance relationship, also known as LDR, is a relationship in which two partners share an intimate bond but have different geographical locations.
LDR IMPACTS
People living in long-distance relationships face many challenges like a lack of communication, a lack of physical affection, etc., which play key roles in their mental health.
STUDY FINDINGS
According to a combined study of NIH and PubMed, couples in LDR have more mental health issues as compared to conventional relationships due to a lack of communication and trust issues.
LIMITATION
Stress caused by long-distance relationships depends on different factors like income group, gender, behaviours, understanding, etc.
DISTURB MENTAL HEALTH
Some common effects of poor long-distance relationships are anxiety, insecurity, depression, and a lack of physical affection.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL LDR
To make your long-distance relationship successful, you should build trust, communicate properly, understand each other, and be loyal.
CONCLUSION
Build trust and understand your needs to live in a healthy, long-distance relationship. Seek personal or professional help if you are struggling with any mental health issues.