Long-distance relationships have recently become more popular over the past few years due to the increase in use of the Internet and social media.

A long-distance relationship is a romantic relationship between two people who live far apart and are unable to meet on a frequent basis.

Having a relationship over the Internet can be difficult because the couple is unable to go out on dates and talk face-to-face in order to have an ordinary relationship.

Junior Kaley Mooney thinks that long-distance relationships can be difficult.

Mooney’s boyfriend has been in Norway for a year and has recently gotten back to the United States.

“My boyfriend and I have been dating for two years,” Mooney said. “It’s been over a year since I’ve last seen him in person. A lot of times I feel like I am single.”

A physical relationship can be just as important as an emotional relationship.

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I think it is difficult for others because, in this generation, people have a hard time trusting the person they are with.

— Kaylee Mooney, junior

An ordinary relationship requires the two people to trust one another.

“I think it is difficult for others because, in this generation, people have a hard time trusting the person they are with,” Mooney said.

A long-distance relationship is different because the two people are unable to see each other often, leaving opportunities to second-guess their partner due to doubts.

The best thing for a long-distance couple is to be honest with each other. This can cut down on issues regarding trust.

Some teenagers in long-distance relationships find themselves struggling to manage their schoolwork and their relationships.

Jewel Brown, sophomore, has encountered this issue in one of her past relationships.

“It is difficult to focus on a relationship when they go to the same school, let alone when they don’t,” Brown said. “School is stressful enough and putting any kind of relationship in the mix doesn’t help.”

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School is stressful enough and putting any kind of relationship in the mix doesn’t help.

— Jewel Brown, sophomore

Relationships require communication, and scheduling conflicts can make that difficult for long-distance relationships.

Long-distance relationships often end due to the distance between the two people. In addition, teenage relationships can be difficult, making a long-distance relationship even more difficult.

While long-distance relationships are discouraged in society, seeing a successful long-distance relationship is inspirational to those with doubts.

Mr. John Hall, English teacher, has been with his wife, Mrs. Laura Hall, for over 30 years.

“We have been geographical bachelors since the first time I was away with the military for basic training when I was only 20 years old,” Mr. Hall said.”Since then, there have been too many times apart to count, ranging from me being sent to Central America, Europe, or Asia, and now her service in Eastern Europe.”

Mrs. Hall is currently teaching at Chernivtsi National University in Ukraine. She was scheduled for one year, but that will be extended to two.

“The distance of long-distance relationships can be minimized through technology,” Mr. Hall said. “The real challenge I have observed in other couples is trust. We have always had full confidence in our relationship and have always wanted the other to take full advantage of travel opportunities.”