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Getting Closer: Long Distance Relationships Redefined

Being away from loved ones is a sad reality of life Living in different parts of the country and world clearly puts a strain on relationships with those that we treasure most. In our ever changing world, technology plays a pivotal role in the way we stay in touch and strengthen our relationships while apart. From college students communicating with parents, children connecting to grandparents, and military members bonding long distance with their spouse, we rely on technology to make this happen.

Articles in this feature

  1. Jan 29, 2011

    A Tablet Can Help You Stay in Touch
    iPad, Xoom, Inspiron Duo and Playbook Among New or Updated Devices
  2. Jan 22, 2011

    Tech Tools Can Ease Burden of Traveling for Long-Distance Relationship
    Smartphone, Laptop, E-Reader Can Help Time Fly By
  3. Jan 22, 2011

    A Blog As A Postcard
    A blog just for travel can be the thing that keeps family together when they're apart
  4. Jan 19, 2011

    Cell Phones Utilizing Sign Language Increase Communication Between Deaf Friends and Family
    Cell phone software assists in calls made by the deaf utilizing American Sign Language.
  5. Jan 18, 2011

    Facebook: Friend or Foe in Long-Distance Relationship?
    Social Networking Site Can Complicate Connection to Your Sweetie
  6. Jan 18, 2011

    Using YouTube to Keep Your Family Updated
    Staying connecting through online video.
  7. Jan 17, 2011

    Live From Prague: Google Maps and Skype Keeps Parents and Daughter Connected
    Studying abroad doesn't have to isolate you from family
  8. Jan 14, 2011

    Skype Rolls Out iPhone Video App
    Video Calling Now Available in the Palm of Your Hand
  9. Jan 14, 2011

    Skype Bridges the Generational Divide, Too
    Living in the future has its perks.
  10. Jan 09, 2011

    Long-Distance Caregivers Embrace Technology
    83% Likely to Turn to Technology to Help Care for Loved Ones, Survey Says
  11. Jan 07, 2011

    Connecting with Your Coed
    Utilize technology to stay connected with your college-bound child.
  12. Jan 06, 2011

    Software Lets You Read Aloud to Far-Away Children
    Texas Grandparents Are Developers of Storycorder Software
  13. Jan 06, 2011

    Skype Video Group Calling
    Skype announced the official launch of group video calling, for both consumer and business calls, today at CES.
  14. Jan 06, 2011

    Can You See Me Now?
    Video will make a move to keep family and friends really connected in 2011
  15. Jan 05, 2011

    Technology Helps Make Deployed Troops Feel Closer To Home
    Free Programs Connect Military Personnel With Family and Friends Back Home
  16. Jan 05, 2011

    Internet Access Opens Up New World to Astronauts
    Network Enables Astronauts to Send Tweets, Surf the Web
  17. Jan 05, 2011

    Staying Committed Across the Miles
    Falling in love is easy; staying in love across the miles takes more work.