In search of change, new experiences, and a higher standard of living, many of us or our friends change our (their) place of residence and move to other cities and countries. If homesickness is a purely individual matter, hardly anyone will argue that it is challenging to part with like-minded people. One of the most painful moments in moving abroad is the fear of losing old friends. Of course, when you change your place of residence, new acquaintances appear, but still, old friends are better than new ones.
How not to lose emotional connection if you live in different countries
But friendship at a distance is real. Here, everything depends on your desire to communicate. If friendship with a particular person is truly significant to you, no distance will be a hindrance.
- Do not stop easy communication over trifles
It’s very easy to get separated from each other. But only if you don’t share information. Real friendly intimacy implies comfort and ease in communication that are often made up of little things. Nowadays, you don’t even have to waste time writing letters. You can use the Yolla international calling app and share information with friends. You can still send funny or silly messages to each other in messengers that do not carry a significant semantic load:
- Headache? Write to a friend about it. At the same time, there will be a great reason to ask how he/she is doing.
- Did someone give you flowers? Send a picture of them to a friend. There will be a reason to talk about a new admirer.
- Did you see an old picture from a trip together? Send it to a friend and remember past adventures.
The little things in life help maintain a friendly emotional background and the feeling that you still speak the same language. It will be easier to start any conversation next time.
- Make surprises even if you live far apart
It is pleasant for all of us to think and know that somewhere far away, we are remembered and loved. Surprises from afar are very unexpected. Don’t be lazy and take the time and energy to do something nice for your friend from a distance. Technologies allow you to make any surprises, no matter where you and your friend are now:
- Is it your friend’s birthday? Order flowers with delivery.
- Do you miss adventures together? Make an album with your pictures and send it by courier.
- Have you seen a cool present? Buy online with delivery to a friend’s home.
You can also create new traditions. For instance, send each other postcards from different places.
- Create group messages and chats
The group dynamics of shared chats will help you stay emotionally connected with your friends. One head is good, but several are better. Periodically, chats come to life, and the conversation starts by itself. If you have common interests and acquaintances, you will have something to talk about. Group correspondence helps keep abreast and maintain a friendship at a distance.
