When you find yourself miles away from your friends, your relationship might look a little different. Long-distance friendships might take a little more planning and scheduling than in-person ones, but it can be done! Keep reading to learn how you can stay in touch with your friends overseas and maintain your connection across continents.

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Schedule regular phone calls.

  1. You're more likely to keep up with communication if you plan it. Take a look at your schedule to figure out what’s best for you.[1] Hit up your friends and ask them which days or times work for them, then write it on your calendar. If you can stick to a schedule, you’re more likely to talk to each other regularly.[2]
    • For instance, you might set up a video call every Friday afternoon at 3:30. Or, you might call your friend on the first Tuesday of every month to catch up.
    • Make sure your phone has an international phone plan. Otherwise, you may get charged extra for calling someone abroad.
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Send emails in between scheduled chats.

Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How can I have an enjoyable time with my friends online?
    John Keegan
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    Expert Answer
    You can fix a time to be together online with your friends. Then watch your favorite shows or movies, have dinner, or read poetry to each other.
  • Question
    What are the things I can share with my friends?
    John Keegan
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    Expert Answer
    You can send inspirational texts, Youtube clips, or songs that remind you of each other. Besides this, you can get them involved in your life. For example, if you are working on a work project, share things about it.
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This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 10,562 times.
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