Personal data representations have been used to support acts of self-reflection, a topic that has received little attention in the context of long-distance relationships (LDRs).

In an autoethnographic exploration of LDR data, three sense-making activities were conducted: visualizing own messaging data, generative sessions with others, and card sorting with a partner. Based on the data-object ideas and the various sense-making sessions, design opportunities and challenges are drawn related to the transformative nature of relationships, negative reflection, and aspects of privacy.