Do couples in long distance relationships cheat on one another more frequently?
A common worry among couples in long distance relationships is that their partner (or they themselves) will have an affair while theyre separated. Common sense suggests that because partners cant keep an eye on one another they might be more prone to wander. Researchers have examined whether couples in long distance relationships have more affairs than geographically close couples. These studies produced both good news and bad. The good news is that all three studies showed that couples in long distance relationships had no greater risk of having an affair than geographically close couples. It seems that the risk of having an affair is related more to the quality of the relationship between the couple, and the personalities involved, than on mere opportunity. Now for the bad news: despite what the statistics say, those in long distance relationships worry much more about affairs than those in geographically close relationships.
