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How time zones create emotional strain in long-distance relationships

She lives four hours ahead and I find myself staying up until 2am just to feel like we're sharing the same day.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for synchronicity battles against the natural rhythms of individual lives.

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“Where Are You with Long-distance relationships via technology?”

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