One of the biggest fears of couples involved in a long-distance relationship is whether or not their partner is cheating while they're apart. Not surprisingly, this is a fear in geographically close relationships as well. Is there really a greater chance that cheating in a long-distance relationship will occur just because you and your beloved are separated by many miles?

Who hasn't heard the line, "when the cat's away, the mice will play"? It fuels the fears of long-distance lovers who believe they must be geographically close to keep an eye on their significant other. But of course, by definition, that's not possible.

Well, good news, cats. Research has shown that statistically, geography has little to do with the propensity for mice to play. In other words, couples in long-distance relationships are not more likely to cheat on each other than those in proximal (geographically close) relationships.

The overwhelming results show that cheating is dependant on the character of the individual and the strength of the relationship itself. You can't do much about your lover's character except to choose wisely in the first place. But you do have control over the strength of your relationship.

It's just as important not to let the fear of possible infidelity cause you to put your relationship in jeopardy. This can be destructive in a different way. To put it bluntly - don't look for trouble. Just because your love doesn't answer his phone, doesn’t mean he's with another woman. And just because your sweetie goes out with her girlfriends for a night on the town, don't assume she's looking for a local replacement for you.

The best way to ensure that your beloved not only is not cheating but has no desire to cheat, is to make sure you stay connected to each other despite the miles. Visit www.alongdistancelove.com, to find proven techniques you can use every day to keep your love close and build a relationship you can trust.