Hey guys, Hanna here.
When friends move away, it's hard to keep in touch with them. You both get busy with your separate lives and don't have the time to catch up with each other. Nonetheless, it's important to keep in touch with friends.Here are some ideas for keeping in touch with your buds.
✿ Call often. Simply pick up the phone and call whenever you can - it doesn't have to be a long phone call. Just a quick 5 minute call can get you caught up with your pal, and he or she will know you were thinking of them. Let her know that you want to know what's going on with her. They're probably interested to hear about what your up to, too!
✿ Use Skype. With Skype, you can video conference with people who live far away from you. Just get a camera for your computer.
✿ Email or chat online. Make sure you both have e-mail addresses, and you're all set! Homemade letters can easily get lost on the way, get torn, or just get boring. E-mailing your pals is a great and helpful way to stay in touch with each other. Use instant messengers such as MSN or AIM to your advantage, by talking to all your pals at once! Whenever you switch on the computer, be sure to check your in-box of updates!
✿ Write letters. It's fun to get mail, and sometimes letters can be a great way to let your pal know what's going on with you. Not sure where to start? It's easy! Tell them how much you miss them, and then tell them all about what's going on in your life. Don't be afraid of being boring...if they know exactly what's up, they'll feel closer to you. Some people find it hard to write letters - it's a lot different than talking! Just write as though you're talking to your friend. Use phrases that you say a lot. Do you say "like" pretty much like, every second word? Then use that when you're writing! It's easy once you get going. Finish your letter off with smiley faces, drawings, x's and o's...whatever seems suitable.
✿ Send cards. Hallmark cards are easily accessible, and it's a non-time-consuming way to let your bud know your thinking about them. Pick something that you think will make them laugh, or one with heartfelt sentiments that describe your friendship. Hallmark's line of musical cards - they sing when you open them! - are sure to bring a smile. Then just sign your name, add a quick message, and send it off!
✿ Send gifts in the mail! Baking, books, magnets, bookmarks, jewelry, games, pictures and videos of you and your family and friends...anything goes! Sometimes the littlest things can show that you care the most - just inexpensive trinkets that show that you're thinking of your friend!
✿ Don't wait for your friend to make the first move...don't wait for her to call you or send you a letter! Who knows how busy she is...or if she's waiting for you! Don't expect her to make the first move... make it your responsibility.
✿ Make plans to see each other...if you know you're going to hang out soon, you'll keep in touch.
✿ Talk to your friend as much as possible make sure that you give her a chance to talk about HER life too. If you don't she might feel like it is all about you.
✿ Use the internet to your advantage. Make sure you have your friend's screen name, Facebook page, email address, etc.
✿ Keep important contact details in one place. You'll need to know your friends' phone numbers and social media account details.
✿ It's hard to keep in touch, and there may be times when things just don't seem the same as they used to be. If you can, arrange to meet whenever possible. It'll refresh your friendship.
And that's that. Hope it helps.
xoxo
-Hanna
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