Long-distance relationships have been popular lately. There are a few reasons why this happens. People meet while travelling, they make friends and think that they will keep in touch after they part.

Some couples find each other on the Internet. They keep messaging each other, arranging dates on Skype or any other instant messenger. No doubt you can call your long-distance love and even visit them in person. It’s wonderful that some long-distance contacts are successful. Unfortunately, there are couples who feel that their long-distance romance does not work. Here are the main reasons why this happens:

1. Communication Breakdown

Face-to-face time is an essential part of a relationship. If there is lack of communication, then your relationship is likely to fail very soon. Despite the fact that there are many other alternatives like phones and the Internet, people need to be close to each other. Seeing each other on an instant messenger via cam is not enough. Modern technologies do not bring people together. As a matter of fact, we tend to feel more alienated and lonely.

2. A Bleak Future

Let’s admit that your perspectives on the future are murky if the person you are in a relationship with lives in another city or country. Which of you is ready to change lifestyle and move to live in a new place? Your chemistry might be strong enough to make you feel as if you are ready to change it all in a matter of days. The reality might disappoint you, though. Going to live in a new area means you’ll need to find a job there, learn to survive in new surroundings, maybe even try and get used to the new culture, traditions and language if your beloved wants you to live in his country. It’s not always easy and most couple give up before they even try to get together.