Having long distance relationship, you will find it hard to maintain. It needs more than a conscious effort to maintain, moreover in this busy time especially when you have career responsibilities and family. Keeping in touch and establishing relationship is very important to do no matter where you are now.

There are some steps you can do to keep in touch with your long distance friends.

The first step is to keep a high commitment to maintaining your friendship. As one of reminders, you can use a "friend calendar" which can help you keep the track of your friend's special days such as birthdays and weddings. In addition, you can also make a schedule for conversations with your old friends.

The next thing to do is to make a phone call at least once in a month. You can note the track of your call on your calendar. In addition, you had also better to make it as routine each month. There are some cell phones which offer you a free call for a couple of minute. You can use it for saving your financial.

The third step is to send written correspondences such as letters, emails, or cards on your regular basis. It will be a good idea to include the family photos so that you can keep your friends updated. To do this task, you can keep online or keep physical address books.

The fourth is to consider the round robin letters with fun twist. It allows you to write your update and then send it to another friend. It will be great for regular email or mail.

The fifth is to mail the small gifts to your long distance friends. It will help you celebrate the special events or functions which you can't attend such as the birth of new baby. You can choose the inexpensive with personal message.

The last thing you need to do is to plan biannual or annual meeting. However, you have to mind about the fincaial and situations of your friends. You can also plan to make a meeting or trip together each year. It can help you maintain your long friendships.