Mothers who sustain long-distance friendships report that, when they visit, they are seldom alone because their children need attention and care. Even though these mothers say they miss the intimacy of uninterrupted conversations, they value each other enough to sustain friendships under the terms that are possible.

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Maintaining long-distance friendships often involves adapting to the constraints of each person's life, such as caring for children during visits, which can limit alone time but doesn't diminish the value of the friendship.

Mothers Who Sustain Long-Distance Friendships Report That, When They Visit