Technology has changed the dating game, making it as easy to connect with someone across town as it is with someone halfway around the world. That makes long-distance dating a real option for those who care more about compatibility than proximity. While some people prefer to keep their love life local, new research reveals a lot of singles would give long-distance romance a chance.
Tawkify, a match-making site, asked 1,000 single adults nationwide about what they think about long-distance relationships and how much effort and travel they’d be willing to put in for one. According to their survey:
- Nearly two-thirds (65%) of single Americans are open to dating someone long-distance.
- More than four in five respondents (84%) would even be willing to relocate for the right person.
- Millennials (68%) and Gen Z (64%) are much more open to long-distance dating than Gen X and older singles (54%).
- About a third (35%) say they trust long-distance relationships just as much as local ones.
- Some singles don’t feel the need to rush things, including 56% who would date for a month or longer before meeting in person.
- Nearly half (47%) would stay in a long-distance relationship for a year or longer before needing to live closer.
- But how far would singles go for someone they’re interested in? Almost a third (31%) would go 30 to 100 miles, 14% would go 100 to 250 miles, 15% would go anywhere in the U.S. and 16% are open to international romance.
- Communication makes all the difference and 40% would expect to communicate with their long-distance love multiple times a day, while 26% would be fine with a few check-ins per week and a quarter expect daily communication.
- To make it work, 69% would be willing to take turns visiting their partner, 59% would travel to their city, 51% would host them in their own city and 30% would share travel costs.
- To see their long-distance love, 41% would make three to five trips a year, 24% would make six to 10 and 23% would make more than 10 trips.
- But there are some deal breakers for long-distance relationships and the biggest is feeling like the other person isn’t making enough effort (56%), followed by a lack of communication (47%).
Source: Travel and Leisure
Scott's Thoughts:
- If you’re looking for “The One,” who’s to say they’re not in Canada or Costa Rica?
- Long distance relationships are hard. Especially for a long time.
- If you are going to relocate, you better be sure first.