The case for falling in love from a distance

10 reasons why long distance love can lead to the most fulfilling relationship of your life

With the oversaturation of right here, right now style dating, there is a collective longing for deeper connection in the dating world. I hear it when I talk to my friends and co-workers about their experiences and I feel it when I spend a little too much time swiping through apps.

There is a meaningful remedy to our quick-fix dating culture, though it’s not for the casual dater. For the curious and courageous, long distance love may be the perfect solution to the superficial relationship game. Here are ten reasons why it is worth trying:

1) Getting to know someone you cannot touch is a low-pressure way to build an old-fashioned emotional bond.

Long distance love forces you to learn how to support someone without kissing them or holding them. You form an emotional connection first, which makes the eventual physical connection even stronger. You build romance, old-school style.

2) You have to talk about everything.

Words are all you have when you’re not together. You may not be pouring your heart…