Send regular emails. “Better to send more
infrequent ones, in which you share experiences
and deep thoughts, than knock off hastily-written
ones with a sense of obligation,” says Alison.
“A text with a good joke can be sent on the fly
but is not a substitute for a meaningful missive.”
Make communications personal. “Don’t just
tag your friend in on a Facebook post or invite
them to join your Insta feed. Send a special
photo by email, text or mail just for them,” she
adds. “Or record a voice message for them.
Or send some great music you love and think
they will too.”Learn more about where your friends live. They
are being shaped by their locale and if you are
genuinely interested in it, your bond will deepen.Plan in some alone time together. You’ll no
doubt see your friends’ partner/children/friends
when you visit, but it’s important to spend quality
time together alone, so you can catch up on all
the life events that have gone on.How to make a long-distance friendship work
Try these four tips from life coach Alison Goldie to help maintain
your connection over the miles
Alison Goldie
Alison is a life and career
coach and a member of
the Life Coach Directory,
with a background in
theatre, broadcasting and
teaching. Find tips from
Alison in The Improv Book:
Improvisation for Theatre,
Comedy, Education and
Life (£12.99, Oberon Books)
or read more online at
alisongoldiecoach.comLong-distance
friendship takes more
work, but it comes with
many benefits too.friendship