Yes, you saw the title and yes there is such a thing as relationship science.

  As college students, it isn’t uncommon for us to hear the term “long distance relationship.” As widely defined, a long distance relationship consists of two significant others maintaining their current love, trust, and appreciation for one another even when they are far apart. So what exactly allows two love birds to keep everything together? According to BusinessInsider, “Emma Dargie, a PhD student in clinical psychology at Queen’s University who has studied hundreds of long-distance daters, says that the single best advice for maintaining a healthy, long-distance relationship is communication.”

    After finding an unexpected large amount of information on this type of science online, Emma Dargie seems to be right. I have found that figuring out what one another expects out of the relationship itself is crucial to whether or not the partnership will survive. I also found that keeping fighting to a minimal is an obvious, but very important identity in successful long distance relationships. It is important to avoid disagreeing because that initiates anger, which causes separation.

    Technological science comes into play as phones/laptops today are what help keep significant others connected. Social media, though it can be positive and negative, creates a large window for communication. FaceTime allows people to see one another, along with hearing each other’s voice. This can very comforting to those who have been separated, and it is a nice reminder that they are still there, even though it is not physically.

    Emotional sciences come into play as something like a long distance relationship can have a huge effect on someones stability. Couples are instructed that these types of partnerships are not easy.

     Social science is also a huge factor. Temptations are rabid at college. Two partners must ensure that their feelings for one another are indeed strong enough to dismiss any situation that may involve cheating.