14 million+
couples in the United States are in a long-distance relationship
Approximately 14 million couples in the US are currently in a long-distance relationship, making up about 3.75% of all romantic relationships in the country.
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U.S. Census Bureau (2023)
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U.S. Census Bureau (2023). couples in the United States are in a long-distance relationship. 14 million+.
14 million+ couples in the United States are in a long-distance relationship (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023)
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