With all the challenges that come with being in a long-distance relationship, it’s comforting to know that you and your significant other are doing all the right things — that your relationship will go the distance, despite, well, the distance.

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As part of our Long-Distance Love series, Senior Reporter Brittany Wong talked to couples therapists about the signs a LDR is built to last, and what you can do to make sure it stays that way.

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It’s not only romantic partners who need to put in the effort to maintain their long-distance relationships; that’s also true of friends who live across the country or the world. Or, frankly, the city or state at this point — COVID has made seeing friends nearly impossible for the past year. But it’s not impossible to stay close to your BFF without that in-person face time, and maintaining your friendship can boost your mental and emotional health during this isolating period.

Long-distance BFFs share their tips and tricks

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Jobs are often the reason relationships become or start out long-distance, and that’s definitely true of the entertainment industry. Actors are often separated due to work on different projects — so they’re a good group to ask about how to make it work.

Here’s what celebs have said about the LDR experience

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