Less than half of long-distance relationships last a year

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New research from Trainline shows that more than 50% of Brits in a long-distance relationship say their romances lasted less than a year.

Reasons for breaking up include the cost of travel, emotional strain, and the effort of planning trips.

One in three said their long-distance relationship ended within six months with almost half of singles surveyed saying they would hesitate to enter into something long-distance.

Media psychologist and relationship expert, Dr Linda Papadopoulos created a campaign to help singles combat relationship strain with tips such as planning trips in advance, setting realistic expectations, and making the most of technology.

She said: "Love isn’t just about proximity; it’s about effort, intention and making the moments together count - so don’t let the distance derail something special."

Trainline shared its own tips such as utilising railcards, splitfares, and ticket alerts for cheaper rail journeys.

Sakshi Anand at Trainline, said: "Whether you are visiting family, catching up with friends or celebrating the people who matter most to you, we’re here to help make that distance and cost feel a little smaller."