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How To Deal With Long Distance Over Winter Break

It's a long time, but don't panic.

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How To Deal With Long Distance Over Winter Break
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The Holidays are one of the most romantic times of the season. Snuggling up by the fire, touring Christmas lights downtown, and kissing under the mistletoe are all highlights we've come to adore.

Unless your significant other isn't home with you.

Being without your boo for the holidays is something no one should have to endure. It makes you feel lonely and left out, but it's not impossible to survive the season.

Surround yourself with friends and family

Christmas break is a long time to spend at home. Your other half not being there is a bummer, but try to focus on how often you see them in comparison to how little you see your friends and family back home. Hang out with your siblings, play board games, help cook desserts with your mother, go to the movies with your friends who went out of state. Make the most of the time that you have with them before you have to go back to campus.

Pick back up old hobbies you didn't have time for during classes

When you're taking a full load of classes, you have very little time spent to do anything else. If you also have a job, it's even less. Those passions that used to inspire you have been put on a shelf for far too long. Whether that;s painting, writing, running, photographing or whatever else, you deserve to pursue what sets your soul on fire. Spend a little bit of your extra free time at home by putting that as a priority.

FaceTime each other to catch up

Although being apart sucks, you still have to respect them spending time with their family. Communication might slip up a little, but odds are, they don't go home too often either. FaceTime each other on occasion to catch up on those lost face-to-face interactions you had during Fall semester. You'll get to see them even if you aren't able to spend time with them for the holidays.

Pick up some extra shifts at work

If you have a job, spending a little more time on the clock is a great way to kill some time and also make some good money while you're at it. No one really likes to work during the holiday season, but there are tons of openings for seasonal workers and other customer service jobs because of this busy time. Plus, since it's the season of giving, you might just get some fat tips for doing so.

Take a road trip to see your significant other

If you have a few days of freedom from the festivities of the season, hop in your car and don't let distance stand between the two of you. Whether you go to take part in some of their family's celebrations, to explore the Christmas lights in their hometown, or just to give them a big, tight hug, some time spent with your other half will be good for you. Make up for lost time and squeeze them a little bit tighter for when you have to go back home.

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