r/ldr
This community was created to be a welcoming space for couples in Long Distance Relationships.
How to think about r/ldr
This community serves as a supportive environment for individuals in long-distance relationships (LDRs), offering a space to share experiences, advice, and emotional support. Members discuss the unique challenges of maintaining relationships across distances, including communication strategies, visit planning, and coping mechanisms. The community is characterized by its empathetic tone and a focus on fostering connection despite physical separation.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants typically include young adults and couples navigating the complexities of long-distance love. The vibe is generally positive and supportive, with members seeking advice, sharing personal stories, and connecting with others who understand their situation. Many members are motivated by a desire to strengthen their relationships and find reassurance in shared experiences.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal anecdotes, questions seeking advice, and tips for managing long-distance dynamics. Members appreciate authenticity and emotional vulnerability, while overly promotional or insincere posts often receive downvotes. The community encourages regular engagement, with members frequently posting updates about their relationships and seeking feedback from others.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize authenticity and relatability over direct promotion. Sharing valuable resources, such as relationship tips or tools for long-distance communication, can resonate well. However, overt marketing tactics may be met with skepticism or hostility. Collaborations with trusted influencers within the community or hosting Q&A sessions could foster positive engagement and build trust among members.
Top keywords
What r/ldr talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/ocean_rhapsody
- u/GodofWar1234
- u/LivetoLove82
- u/Longjumping_Quit6832
- u/Brief_Sorbet_5830
- u/curiousgirl6900
- u/c4tb0y_6
- u/Secrecy1780
- u/Mission-Definition12
- u/FoxyMoon816
- u/BeeAparicio20
- u/Abalone-3836
- u/origami_grace
- u/killsweetcorn
- u/another-personing
- u/AdCompetitive9907
- u/madmax267
- u/thatoneaubrey
- u/deefiantsk8er
- u/Fluffy_Ad_7208
- u/barbriesta
- u/Sparrow_BlueBird
- u/gdragon79
- u/Dollieguttz
- u/outsidehell
- u/AdParticular5354
- u/Elegant-Disk-5936
- u/wsd995
- u/Just_some_girl_in_AZ
- u/silkypain
- u/cheerful_sharky
- u/Dapper_Creme_9901
- u/Good_Fun3012
- u/Any_Piccolo5293
- u/No_Key_6636
- u/over-thinker-bell
- u/KaramazovPlease
- u/lofisims
- u/ToePowerful1930
- u/the_jessforeverx3
- u/Legitimate_Course686
- u/UnlovedValentine666
- u/shuju25
- u/InteractionTimely
- u/Sweaty_Plantain7778
- u/gateskeeper
- u/Legitimate-Spring-51
- u/littlesairbear
- u/Caramel_Libra
- u/Mrs_Thundercock
- u/mind_if_I_draw_it
- u/InsuranceFull1734
- u/CanCav
- u/artofgabs
- u/Unfair-Knowledge-801
- u/kautau
- u/Imnotwearingshoes
- u/Katicca91
- u/Meowzy91
- u/CrystalCookie4
- u/Future_Philosophy_67
- u/RomieY2K
- u/sharonisnewhere
- u/rapidcrush
- u/cloudyyliv
- u/East-Turn6221
- u/New-Dinner2918
- u/thaliaisspooked
- u/throwawayabcd123400
- u/destroyed_peanut
- u/Dry_Accountant6148
- u/throwaway664864
- u/Low-Promotion-8107
- u/BrokenCookiez
- u/kennatv
- u/Clean-Berry2909
- u/HaloandHorns12
- u/ApprehensivePop8838
- u/loler-
- u/ATK-arts
- u/Emergency-Composer85
- u/123mitchg
- u/Kianking1012
- u/Reldrmatters
- u/clainemeaning
- u/Gayfaglet12
- u/Gerkyhen
- u/Alarming-Sandwich955
- u/nintendopee
- u/BuckysStuckyBaby
- u/rick_astleys_bum
- u/antelopeslr5000
- u/hisGoddess78
- u/Hour-Natural-6828
- u/Jake_and_Mahal
- u/Unusual_Record_3407
- u/Fresh-Quail-9397
- u/thedomino45
- u/helloslash
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/ocean_rhapsody
- u/gateskeeper
- u/FoxyMoon816
- u/mahona9
- u/madmax267
- u/thatoneaubrey
- u/EndyLovah
- u/littlesairbear
- u/LivetoLove82
- u/Legitimate-Spring-51
- u/unknown3355
- u/Sassychatbox
- u/Imane_Griffin
- u/barbriesta
- u/Sheisasian
- u/GodofWar1234
- u/usefulshrimp
- u/BeeAparicio20
- u/Domonero
- u/Calm-Toe-2520
- u/deefiantsk8er
- u/nekopika
- u/c4tb0y_6
- u/Caramel_Libra
- u/riuya
- u/Fluffy_Ad_7208
- u/tinetatad
- u/ScaleBane9
- u/outsidehell
- u/erniellie
- u/Mrs_Thundercock
- u/Anxious_Stress_2760
- u/Secrecy1780
- u/Real-Analysis7496
- u/mind_if_I_draw_it
- u/Beneficial-Weird-817
- u/InsuranceFull1734
- u/MemoryZealousideal31
- u/curiousgirl6900
- u/pawlascollections
- u/grapesoda-
- u/helloworld1036
- u/xoQueenieox
- u/mundane_girlygal
- u/Abalone-3836
- u/amelialeighh
- u/CanCav
- u/naldrich27
- u/Independent_Tax5520
- u/SentientPickl3
- u/glasswateryy
- u/Fuile
- u/Brief_Sorbet_5830
- u/treelouie
- u/Dollieguttz
- u/killsweetcorn
- u/MissionSad265
- u/hyuniebby
- u/Longjumping_Quit6832
- u/Leading_Bluebird7916
- u/artofgabs
- u/Meowzy91
- u/LeadingLion1028
- u/downy-woodpecker
- u/Elkrims
- u/origami_grace
- u/Unfair-Knowledge-801
- u/angrychestnuts
- u/Calixta177
- u/Accomplished-Lie-183
- u/gdragon79
- u/Realistic_Raccoon617
- u/Darknlight_oce
- u/Curious_Oddity
- u/Mysterious_Bother665
- u/kautau
- u/Sparrow_BlueBird
- u/Katicca91
- u/SAMY_007310931593
- u/Imnotwearingshoes
- u/Poached_Greggs
- u/thaliaisspooked
- u/Electrical_String345
- u/kitteef
- u/AdParticular5354
- u/another-personing
- u/throwawayldr321
- u/Future_Philosophy_67
- u/cosmicfair
- u/_malaikatmaut_
- u/nganem2802
- u/romanticsteam70
- u/cloudyyliv
- u/Rhvnv
- u/yellow-lily-
- u/peregilito
- u/vamgoda
- u/CrystalCookie4
- u/BrokenCookiez
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/sikallusion
- u/Mainaksonu
- u/Soulfulenfp
- u/Neither_Shake_2815
- u/Kads85_2
- u/Secrecy1780
- u/Gormezzz
- u/mad4shirts
- u/Mrs239
- u/Good_Branch_9415
- u/shecanrawr
- u/Mini-Heart-Attack
- u/Admirable_Share_5843
- u/throwaway870815
- u/Turbulent_Film_3174
- u/Possible-Egg-6228
- u/teenwriter_lmao
- u/Regular-Bee-7177
- u/cassiopedron
- u/Trabawn
- u/excellentphysique
- u/unpopularprincess
- u/AgenteCoy
- u/la_rana_verde
- u/Kvergara1
- u/kritacism
- u/OkRooster745
- u/Significant-Unicorn
- u/clem_3
- u/No_Satisfaction_3365
- u/Shyymx
- u/McPuffinArts
- u/Carotss
- u/DistinctAv
- u/HealForReal
- u/psychologicalfroggie
- u/yoomoongi
- u/DeadlyNightshade1981
- u/DawnSunset
- u/mundane_girlygal
- u/sososaseo
- u/ldralt-77671370
- u/FuckLifeLoveDeath
- u/ThirdLineButterfly
- u/kang171
- u/Ok-Confection4410
- u/anshita_
- u/StrangerDanger1225
- u/prim3lord
- u/Anxious_Stress_2760
- u/stephygrl
- u/Personified99
- u/soapysoofff
- u/Zealousideal_Ride_86
- u/JpSnickers
- u/b_lueemarlin
- u/Aquarius_Warrior
- u/percephonelevi
- u/jerkthief
- u/madmax267
- u/Beagl3b0p
- u/gdragon79
- u/CrystalCookie4
- u/Frodo34x
- u/Iridescent_Stardust
- u/Issa_Mushroom
- u/national_goody
- u/Leera_xD
- u/Competitive_Diver_93
- u/TequilaOrange
- u/qontenar
- u/AdProfessional1236
- u/genera77_Morton
- u/Gullible-Avocado2005
- u/EveningLive7131
- u/No_Difference_308
- u/redditneo555
- u/RabbitOk8844
- u/Interesting_Frontage
- u/Plus-Still
- u/smambers
- u/gateskeeper
- u/thehobbit9402
- u/alp2407
- u/Meowzy91
- u/Scoutain
- u/OddCupOfTea
- u/Ants_Girl
- u/_the_cats_pyjamas_
- u/RedJoan333
- u/shesmywinona98
- u/Significant_Try7396
- u/SunsetHappiness
- u/rosy_nasitra
- u/heyjavs
- u/cgwillow
- u/TrulyAnAlpha
- u/Ellebby
- u/Hour_Anybody_8700
By votes
- u/throwaway870815
- u/Gormezzz
- u/linamatthias
- u/[deleted]
- u/Anxious_Stress_2760
- u/RhoynishRoots
- u/gateskeeper
- u/otdevy
- u/Soulfulenfp
- u/Mainaksonu
- u/eavere_
- u/shecanrawr
- u/NewYorkerWhiteMocha
- u/guaqui_chan
- u/itiD_
- u/Admirable_Share_5843
- u/lxll27
- u/Mysterious-Role-7117
- u/usefulshrimp
- u/AndrewFrozzen
- u/Independent_Tax5520
- u/smambers
- u/FoxyMoon816
- u/bluevelvetwaltz
- u/Good_Branch_9415
- u/FuckLifeLoveDeath
- u/sikallusion
- u/Beagl3b0p
- u/cassiopedron
- u/Neither_Shake_2815
- u/rehabmonke
- u/ChemNerd86
- u/xFayth93
- u/kritacism
- u/nekopika
- u/Interwebs_explorer
- u/StarFireFly1001
- u/TheLostPumpkin404
- u/JpSnickers
- u/Otherwise_Cattle5111
- u/Secrecy1780
- u/stephygrl
- u/SmallAttention1516
- u/AgenteCoy
- u/Mini-Heart-Attack
- u/prim3lord
- u/I_WantPickles
- u/jadams2345
- u/shewasere
- u/Tatlim63
- u/mad4shirts
- u/thehobbit9402
- u/ArtKid77
- u/Cautious_One_2003
- u/xoQueenieox
- u/Certain-Quality
- u/Mooglesuwu
- u/DistinctAv
- u/Carotss
- u/Kads85_2
- u/l_ethix
- u/vanoitran
- u/Personified99
- u/Angyeet79
- u/Cellar_door_1
- u/Scoutain
- u/vereelimee
- u/pawlascollections
- u/EandKprophecy2
- u/Turbulent_Film_3174
- u/thedomino45
- u/HealForReal
- u/sarinashea
- u/DawnSunset
- u/ThirdLineButterfly
- u/b_lueemarlin
- u/ScrawnyWhiteBoy94
- u/shan9204
- u/uncoolgirl_
- u/c6h12o6ph
- u/wprincesscory
- u/Shyymx
- u/deki_m_98
- u/alidahy
- u/psychologicalfroggie
- u/kang171
- u/LostStepButtons
- u/anshita_
- u/StrikeThePing
- u/TwistedElegance69
- u/notsoextra_
- u/_Fuzzy_Focus
- u/Comfortable_Union242
- u/Ayy2000
- u/No_Satisfaction_3365
- u/blanktae8
- u/Ok-Confection4410
- u/tcwworks
- u/PhairynRose
- u/Hellokitty1971
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FAQ
r/ldr — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/ldr have?
r/ldr has approximately 85,774 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/ldr created?
r/ldr was created on July 12, 2010 (16 years ago).
What is r/ldr about?
This community serves as a supportive environment for individuals in long-distance relationships (LDRs), offering a space to share experiences, advice, and emotional support. Members discuss the unique challenges of maintaining relationships across distances, including communication strategies, visit planning, and coping mechanisms. The community is characterized by its empa…
What subreddits are similar to r/ldr?
Communities similar to r/ldr include r/longdistance.
Who are the most active posters on r/ldr?
The most frequent posters on r/ldr include u/[deleted], u/ocean_rhapsody, u/GodofWar1234.
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