Not only does distance make the heart grow fonder, but it can also hike your levels of stress. According to a 2015 study published in The Family Journal, those in a long-distance relationship have reported a higher level of individual and relationship-related stress than couples living close to each other. This is because physical distance robs you of physical intimacy, which over time might cause you to feel mentally and emotionally starved. Being far away from your partner physically also means you do not get enough of the feel-good neurotransmitters — like oxytocin — that come with intimate actions, such as cuddling and kissing.
Physician Dr. Paula S. Barry at the Penn Family and Internal Medicine Longwood explains: "Sometimes called the 'cuddle hormone' or 'feel-good hormone,' oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland when we're physically affectionate, producing what some describe as warm fuzzies — feelings of connection, bonding, and trust," (via Penn Medicine). A release of the "love hormone" oxytocin can cause your cortisol levels and blood pressure to decrease and help you to lose weight, giving you a greater sense of well-being. Oxytocin can also enhance your pain threshold and promote wound healing. Also, the more oxytocin you release when you're being physically intimate with your partner, the more physical intimacy you both crave from each other.
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