How to do long-distance?
After this question, what was the first thought that popped into your mind..? Was it your boyfriend or girlfriend? Or you wife or husband? You are completely incorrect because I was talking about the bigger and longer relationships in life like mother, father, brother, sister, friends, etc.
Well, time for food for thought. Often we take these relationships for granted. When was the last time you were living alone and you got a fever and you wished your mom was beside you? It doesn't matter if you are getting better or not but one look at her and you know everything will be okay. When was the last time when you wanted some serious advice and were stuck in a situation and you wished your dad was with you already moving around things for you before you even asked him? When was the last time when your brother or sister patiently took hundreds of photos on their phone because you were dressed and all ready to flaunt on Instagram? When was the last time you were in a bad mood and didn't reply to your friend's text and so they came over to steal you away for ice cream or a car ride? These moments seem simple but are the most required.
But, the question you have to ask is when was the last time you gave them a call to check on what they were doing? When was the last time you stopped ranting about your problems and life for a while and listened to their life for a change? When you move away to a state or a country or a continent, there may be many reasons to not give a call but there will always be a reason to always keep in touch - LOVE. Holding on by making minimal effort is the way of showing them your love and your respect for the relationship you have with them. Minimal effort you say? Yes, minimal because these are the people who know what you are like, when you don't call, why you don't call, and above all, they know these things without you even voicing your thoughts! Call, write letters, send postcards, get food delivered, do anything to show that you care. But, in the end, make sure you hold on!
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