Acosta Rodas, Mónica PamelaRamos Galarza, Carlos Alberto2023-11-042023-11-042020-082194-53652194-5357https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58282-1_18https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-58282-1_18https://repositorio.puce.edu.ec/handle/123456789/4856Long distance romantic relationships are becoming more and more common nowadays. There can be various concrete reasons that are the causes for this occurrence, among the most common, the pursuit of career opportunities, educational goals, military service, and migratory issues. The aim of this study is answering the question: how is possible to maintain this kind of relationship? This is explained from two variables: the first one refers to the technology advances which help the communication and the second one studied from the psychological periscope, the romantic idealization. It is approach the perception of this new type of relationships in the general population. Understanding technology influences in human life could help to develop more technological advances to the people to feel closer and to keep healthy relationships with themselves and the others, as well, it could bring lights to counseling and psychological therapy.OpenAccessRedes socialesRelaciones interpersonales