Long-distance romantic relationships have been around for quite a long time and technological advancements have made it easier to survive one. But, there is still a huge difference between LDRRs and GCR (geographically close relationships) i.e the ‘visiting’ factor. Interpersonal trust is the want of being vulnerable to one’s actions and relying on them with confidence. Having said that, the lack of physical intimacy/in-person contact may play a factor in having increased interpersonal trust in their partners.Relationship satisfaction is the overall happiness and satisfaction one has in their relationship.The present study aimed to assess and compare trust and relationship satisfaction in both Long-Distance Romantic relationships and Geographically Closerelationships. The study was conducted on 50LDRR couples and 50GCR couples.Standardized measures of Trust and Relationship satisfaction were administered to the participants. The results showed that there is a significant difference in the trust levels between both kinds of relationships. Relationship satisfaction was not significantly different but washigher in LDRR. Further research revolving around different kinds of relationships can help usgeta deeperinsight to getting to know about the variables and their interdependency.
Keywords: Long-distance romantic relationships, Geographically-close relationships,Trust, Relationship Satisfaction