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The Benefits Of Long Distance Friends

Just because we only see each other once a year doesn't mean we aren't friends all year.

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The Benefits Of Long Distance Friends

Sometimes you meet people when you are on vacation or at a convention. These people are usually from all around the world and that makes it just that much harder when you have to leave them. While having long distance friends can be hard, there are actually many hidden pluses that people don't realize. You may only see them once or twice a year, but that just makes the moments you see them that much better. Here are some of the ways that having a long distance friend is an amazing thing.

1. Because of timezones, there is someone to talk to at every hour of the day.

You never have to worry about waking someone up because there is always someone awake on Skype ready to talk to you. Especially if they are far enough away that your days and nights are completely opposite each other.

2. You get to make fun of each other's accents and slang words.

It doesn't matter how far away they are, everyone has their own accent. My favorite is when they talk really fast and you only catch one or two words that you actually understand. My friend and I once had a very, very heated discussion about the difference between tea time and dinner time. APPARENTLY they are the same thing. I think.

3. If you are ever in the need of a vacation spot, they are always offering up their homes.

I have been lucky to study with two of my long distance friends on different occasion, and that just makes it so much more fun to travel. Also, they know all the fun spots to go to in their area, so you've got a built-in tour guide.

4. You get a pen pal, including care packages!

I love receiving letters and packages in the mail, and having a long distance friend means more of this! We have always sent Christmas cards to each other. Also, some foods and snacks aren't available everywhere so care packages are a fun way to try new things and experience new cultures.

5. You always have an impartial person to listen to your problems.

You never have to worry about boring them with your day-to-day life or your problems because they just love to hear about your life.

7. Seeing them in person is that much better.

Seeing a long distance friend again is one of the best feelings in the world. You have to do the stereotypical run-and-jump into each other's arms or else the reunion isn't really official. Because you only see each other once every one or two years, this makes your hang-outs really special and you never want to waste a moment.

I adore my long distance friends. Sure, I miss them like crazy when I don't seem them, but I consider a lot of them my best friends. Having a long distance friendship can be a bit hard sometimes, but that is what Skype and Snapchat were created (duh).

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