Long-distance relationships are difficult. Below is a UX analysis of people who are undergoing long-distance romantic relationships.
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tusQs3Xx5Ki55_bh7S9FX4cTa8PlazzqzunKysZDYqk/edit?usp=sharing
My Journey at ITP NYU
Long-distance relationships are difficult. Below is a UX analysis of people who are undergoing long-distance romantic relationships.
Document Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tusQs3Xx5Ki55_bh7S9FX4cTa8PlazzqzunKysZDYqk/edit?usp=sharing
Even before the COVID-19 global pandemic, people have been having trouble making emotional connections with each other if they are physically apart. This is true of long-distance romantic relationships, people wanting to stay in touch with families and friends who live abroad, and even people who do remote work on a daily basis.
Some statistics:
The issue with establishing and keeping connections remotely is that it requires a high amount of effort to accomplish. Even with the ubiquity of VoIP and video calls, people still have to jump through hoops to connect with someone far away.
I personally have been and currently am facing this difficulty as an international student living in New York. A few of the pain points are listed below: