Long Distance Relationships
Long Distance Relationships – Modern Media
LuvDaSun
Res/110
August 18, 2010
Christopher Benedetti Abstract
Long distance relationships are no longer a thing of the past. Modern technology has made it viable for partners to stay constantly in touch during a 24-hour period. A review of five peer-reviewed journals provides a variety of perspectives of long distance relationships. The articles focus on the positive and negative aspects of Long Distance Relationships. Weaknesses, strengths and differences in long distance relationships versus geographically close relationships are evident. The articles represent studies that have been conducted and provide the pros and cons, and the different affects they have in relationships. Long Distance Relationships-Modern Media
Long distance relationships can be stressful at times because of the distance between partners. However, distance can be beneficial, in many ways. Some couples prefer the distance because it provides a sense of freedom without their partner to feeling neglected. On the other hand, geographically close relationships allows the couple more personal touch. Unlike the intimacy and affection that would be missing in a long distance relationship. Modern technology has played a major role in long distance relationships. Technological tools such as a computer with a webcam connected to it, or I-phones, and instant messaging makes it easy to maintain a long distance relationship. A review of five articles will help understand what works for a lasting long distance relationships, and disadvantages to such a relationship.
Most believe long distance relationships don’t work. However, long distance relationship can work with much commitment and the help from modern technology. A student attending University of Phoenix has conducted some research, in the research logs the student addressed articles that discuss how in today’s world technology has made it possible to conduct a successful long distance
LuvDaSun
Res/110
August 18, 2010
Christopher Benedetti Abstract
Long distance relationships are no longer a thing of the past. Modern technology has made it viable for partners to stay constantly in touch during a 24-hour period. A review of five peer-reviewed journals provides a variety of perspectives of long distance relationships. The articles focus on the positive and negative aspects of Long Distance Relationships. Weaknesses, strengths and differences in long distance relationships versus geographically close relationships are evident. The articles represent studies that have been conducted and provide the pros and cons, and the different affects they have in relationships. Long Distance Relationships-Modern Media
Long distance relationships can be stressful at times because of the distance between partners. However, distance can be beneficial, in many ways. Some couples prefer the distance because it provides a sense of freedom without their partner to feeling neglected. On the other hand, geographically close relationships allows the couple more personal touch. Unlike the intimacy and affection that would be missing in a long distance relationship. Modern technology has played a major role in long distance relationships. Technological tools such as a computer with a webcam connected to it, or I-phones, and instant messaging makes it easy to maintain a long distance relationship. A review of five articles will help understand what works for a lasting long distance relationships, and disadvantages to such a relationship.
Most believe long distance relationships don’t work. However, long distance relationship can work with much commitment and the help from modern technology. A student attending University of Phoenix has conducted some research, in the research logs the student addressed articles that discuss how in today’s world technology has made it possible to conduct a successful long distance
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