Stay Connected With Far Away Family

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It can be hard when we grow into adults to keep the same level of communication with the people we love. Once you move into a house of your own and you start working at building a life for yourself, it can be all too hectic to see your family that often. However, nothing compares to how it feels when you move away from your loved ones for a job or a new lifestyle, and you have even less of a chance of seeing your family and spending time with them. Here is how you can stay connect with your family even from across the world.

1. Visit

It is so important that you don't forget the value of visiting your loved ones whenever you are able. Talking on the phone and online is great, but it is nothing compared to seeing your family face to face and being able to give them a hug. You can think about going home for big holidays such as Christmas or Easter and this can be a perfect opportunity for the whole family to be together and see each other.

2. Contribute to travel costs
One of the biggest hurdles you will find when you move to another country is the fact that your family might struggle to come and visit you. They might not get a lot of time off work, and they might not have enough money to make a flight to get to you. You can always help your family out and help them pay for their flights so that they can come and stay with you for a while and see the lifestyle  that you are living.

3. Skype or FaceTime calls

Technology is a wonderful thing, and life has been made much easier for people who are across the world because we are able to communicate with our family by making some online calls. Skype or FaceTime are both amazing tools for you to use because you can be on the phone and see each other through the screen at the same time. It will feel more like you are having a conversation together and it can be wonderful.

4. Stay on social media

One great way to stay in the loop with your family and close friends is to regularly check your Facebook account to look for new posts by them. You will be able to see what they are up to at the weekend and for events, and you can share the things which you are doing too. It is a lovely way to keep connected and in touch with your family on an everyday level.

5. Send cards

For events such as Christmas and birthdays, you can make your own eCard online and email it over, or send a card or postcard to your family members to send a lovely message. Another thing you can do for your family is send care packages and gifts for the festive season directly to their door. It will show that you are thinking about them and that you care.

This may be a contributed post but all of the thoughts I agree with and match the tone of my blog.