About 75% of couples in long-distance relationships end up being engaged at some point in the relationship. Around 10% of couples still maintain a long-distance relationship after marriage. About 3.75 million married couples are in a long-distance relationship in the US alone.

What percentage of long-distance relationships stay together?

A 2018 survey found that 60% of long-distance relationships last. Academic researchers report that 37% of long-distance couples break up within 3 months of becoming geographically close. Couples are just as likely to break up during the distance phase as they are after distance ends.

Do relationships that start long-distance last?

A long-distance relationship should last as long as it works for both partners. Every person has their preferences on how much physical closeness they need to feel connected to their partner. A long-distance relationship can only work when both partners are ok with it.