Long Distance Holiday Love

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  • Saturday, December 24 2011 @ 08:39 am
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The holidays are a time to spend with loved ones, right? But what if you can't? What if your loved one is hundreds, or even thousands, of miles away?

Long distance relationships can be a challenging undertaking at the best of times, but the distance can feel even greater during the holiday season when everyone around you is cozily cuddled on the couch or locking lips beneath the mistletoe. If traveling isn't an option for you or your partner, there are plenty of ways you can keep the spark, and the holiday spirit, alive in spite of the miles between you.

  1. Spread the joy of the holiday season with a love note. With modern technology, a love note can take any form you want - an email, a romantic IM, and yes, even snail mail. For the most personal experience, choose unique stationary and send a handwritten declaration of your love.

  2. Create a support system. If your significant other can't be in the picture this year, who can you spend time with instead? Use the time to connect with friends and family, and find someone you can rely on for moral support in case the blues get the better of you.

  3. Send a special gift. Just because you're not together doesn't mean you can't exchange presents. Choose something special that will remind your partner of you, like the holiday CD you've loved since you were a child, homemade gingerbread cookies, or a piece of clothing with your favorite fragrance on it.

  4. Participate in holiday traditions together. Thanks to Skype, you can share your traditions no matter how far apart you may be. Set up the webcam and sing carols, watch a favorite seasonal movie together, or give each other a tour of your home's holiday decorations.

  5. Chronicle your holiday adventures. You may not be able to spend the holidays together, but you can still be a major part of each other's lives during the season. Start a blog and chronicle all your December adventures, from ice skating, to cooking a holiday feast, to lighting the menorah or hanging ornaments on the tree. Post stories and pictures to make your partner feel as much a part of your life as possible.

And if all else fails to cheer you up, there's always one more option: purchasing a plane ticket and paying a surprise visit to your SO! That's even better than a visit from Santa Claus...