4 Major Ways To Keep Long-Distance Friendships Alive
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4 Major Ways To Keep Long-Distance Friendships Alive

How to keep in touch despite geography

Megan Waterhouse
Jun 28, 2017
Hastings College
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4 Major Ways To Keep Long-Distance Friendships Alive

Being an Army brat, I have made quite a few friends in my lifetime, and I have also had to say goodbye to almost every single one due to my Dad's job. The whole process of saying goodbye can be heart-wrenching; it feels as though you may never see them again. However, thanks mostly to technology, there are many ways in which you can keep a long-distance friendship.

1. Video Chat

Video chat is a gift from God himself! You can have face-to-face conversations with your friends from anywhere, whether that be Italy or the United States. Plus, you have so many options: Facetime, Skype, What's App, etc. There are so many ways to go about it! It makes it seem as though you really aren't so far apart after all, and that is truly a beautiful thing!

2. SNAIL MAIL

I know what you must be thinking: really Megan people still write letters to each other? But yes, snail mail is still a thing! Yes, it is old-fashioned, but I think that is what is so beautiful about it. Someone has to set aside the time to physically write down their thoughts for you to read, throw a stamp on it, and mail it off in the hopes that it reaches you in a timely manner. I believe the art of writing letters is so poetic and beautiful, there is just something so timeless about it (and it takes more time than the two seconds it takes to send a text message).

3. TEXTING

Even though I just smashed texting for it's instant gratification and thoughtlessness, texting is an easy way to stay in contact these days. Everyone is busy and there isn't always time to FaceTime or call on the phone. While it isn't as nice as hearing your friend's voice, it is good for those who are short on time but are still committed to a friendship. A simple, hey how are you? can make your friend's day! Just simply making an effort to communicate is a huge step in the right direction :)

4. MAKE PLANS

Not seeing your friend for a year or more is excruciating! So, make plans! Make plans to meet up in the near future, and make them specific. This is not only fun, but it sparks conversation, and talking about it makes it more likely to happen. Once you stop talking about it, the chances of it actually happening are slim to none. Discuss where you will meet and all of the exciting things you will do together, and hopefully one day it will all fall into place!

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