According to the Pace Press study, 80.1 percent of students in long-distance relationships said it was worthwhile to face the disadvantages of distance. More than half of the students polled feel that seeing one other after a long time apart is far more satisfying. Distance makes the heart grow fonder as well. A little over a third of respondents said that because they could not be with their partners all the time, they grew even closer to them. Long-distance relationships have their drawbacks but they can be worth it if both parties are willing to make an effort. If you see each other only occasionally and don't expect much from it, then it's unlikely that it will turn into something permanent. However, if you communicate regularly by email, phone, and video chat and take time out from your studies or jobs to be with one another, then it can be very rewarding.