How I Keep My Long-Distance Friendships Alive (Without Losing My Mind)

Ever tried keeping a friendship alive when your bestie lives three time zones away? Trust me, it’s not as easy as sending a meme and calling it a day. My friend Alex and I have mastered the art of staying close, even though we’re separated by a thousand miles and a couple of questionable airports. We play online games (where I pretend I’m not competitive), cook the same dinner over video chat (yes, we’ve burned things together), and sometimes just send each other ridiculous care packages. We even have a monthly movie night—popcorn mandatory, pajamas optional. Sure, sometimes life gets in the way and we miss a call or two, but we always find our way back. Because real friendship? It’s worth the effort, even if it means setting calendar reminders for their birthday... and their dog’s birthday too. 😂🍕🎮 LongDistanceFriendship #StayConnected #FriendshipGoals #LongDistanceFriendship #StayConnected #FriendshipGoals