Due to war, migration, studies, or work, many Ukrainian families and couples live in prolonged separation. Online communication certainly makes it possible to stay in touch, but it by no means guarantees closeness – people are looking for practical solutions on how to be together when physically far apart.

LIGA.net spoke with Anastasia Yakovleva, a psychologist specializing in CBT and Gestalt therapy, to find out:

  • Are long-distance relationships always doomed to fail?
  • What rituals and agreements maintain the connection?
  • How to avoid emotional burnout and anxiety?
  • How to plan for a future together while living in different countries or cities?

What most often causes tension in long-distance relationships?

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