Can Facebook Bad Long Distance Relationships

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Can Facebook Be Bad for Long-Distance Relationships?

Calum Ross

Written by: Calum Ross

Calum Ross

Calum Ross is the web editor at OnePlusOne, the UK’s leading relationship charity. He writes regular articles for the charity’s two online services, TheCoupleConnection.net and TheParentConnection.org.uk., which helps couples and parents equip themselves with the skills and knowledge they need.

Edited by: Lillian Castro

Lillian Castro

Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingAdvice articles have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Gwinnett Daily News, and The Gainesville Sun covering lifestyle topics.

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Social media has completely changed the way couples in long-distance relationships (LDRs) communicate with each other.

But could Facebook be doing more damage to LDRs than good?

According to a new study by relationship charity OnePlusOne and The Student Room, one-third (36%) of young couples feel Facebook played a part in the breakdown of their LDR.

One-fifth (20%) of participants said they broke up with their ex because they cheated and they found out about it through pictures uploaded to Facebook.

Facebook isn’t the only social network causing problems.

When it comes to cheating on your partner when in an LDR, the majority (90%) of participants were of the same view – having sex with another person while in an LDR is not OK.

“10% of participants

also named Twitter as a culprit.”

‘There are a number of factors that contribute to making a relationship work, regardless of physical distance,” Hannah Green from OnePlusOne said. “Whilst social media has opened up more ways to stay in touch, it cannot replace more personal forms of communication, which can demonstrate love and trust of your partner.”

“It is often the small gestures that matter such as a text to say ‘I love you,'” she said. “Studies have shown couples in an LDR who meet face to face at least once a month are more likely to last and be happy.”

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