How hard is it to love at a distance

I think if the question how hard is it to love at a distance was put out there for people to answer, the variety of response would be overwhelming. Not only in the answer to the question but also in how to take the question. The question does not just have to mean a husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend it could also mean a son, daughter, family member or a friend. Then the levels of this question multiplies dramatically. Then the distance itself and the length of time also becomes a factor.
Some people handle distance with ease. There are also people that can't handle to be away from someone for more then a day.
It is difficult to be away from anyone without physical touch, either a hug if a family member or more if it is your significant other. Just to be able to look at each other face to face and have a conversation is something that can overwhelm you. If it isn't forever away, then at least you have something to look forward to. If it is forever you must be strong and positive and find other ways to fulfill your longing. In this day and age it has become a lot easier with social networks, email, Skype and all the other technology.
Personally I think that It depends on where you are in your own life. If you are stressed out confused worried having nothing but problems then you are not going to be able to handle any extra stress. If you are in a good place then the stress will seem absolutely minuscule. I think the distance isn't an issue but the time would be. If you are in a good place you can do anything. So how hard is it to love at a distance, as hard as you make it.