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  • How to Feel Closer to That Friend That Lives Far Away

    Having your best friend move to a different city may not be the end of the world, but it could be the end of that friendship.

    So instead of dealing with the stress of distance-induced friendship heartbreak, here are some things you can do:

    Ask them to swear

    They always say they won’t forget you but don’t take their word for it; ask them to swear on their unborn child’s edges. They’ll have no choice but to remain besties with you because they can’t risk their children walking around looking like a rat ate their baby hairs…

    Send them pictures

    This is perfect for people with different time zones. Send them a selfie before they wake up because your beautiful face needs to be the first thing they see before they start their day.  

    Disturb them with memes

    They already have to live with the darkness and void that comes with being away from you, and you need to remind them that you’re the source of their happiness.   

    Become their personal amebo radio station

    You owe it to your friend to keep them updated on the lives of everyone they’ve left behind. And what’s a better activity than gossiping giving unsolicited commentary on the drama in other people’s lives?  

    Try virtual movie dates 

    If you want the relationship to last, you must be intentional. Sacrifice a little data, and block out a time of the day to watch a movie together with your friend. 

    Surprise them

    Take note of the days that are important to them, and do something special for them. It could be as little as a heartfelt text or as much as money. Even though there’s a high chance they have more than you, you need to remind them that you care about their special days and you’re looking out for them.

    Go and meet them

    You love them, but you’re okay with them living miles apart? Chelsea, come on now. You better go online to buy the next ticket to wherever they are. Don’t worry about money; your love should be the currency you pay with. And if love is not enough, you can quickly meet your Edo friend to borrow their broom. 

    READ THIS: The Zikoko Hack to Japa Without Money 


    Manifest it

    Do you not know the power of manifestation? Get a piece of paper with your names and bond them to you forever. You’re welcome.

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    Trust us, your friend would want you to be here

  • 9 Virtual Date Ideas to Keep Up With Your Long Distance Friends

    As we get older, it becomes more difficult to stay connected to friends that live far away. But it’s even harder to make new friends as adults because they’ll never know you like those crazy secondary school and university friends. So here are nine virtual date ideas to try with the friends you miss.

    Relationship card games

    It’s easy for long-distance friends to fizzle into the monotonous pool of “hello,” “hi” — or the most annoying recurring question, “how was your night?” And that’s how you become strangers. Set up a video call and play card games like Zikoko Ships to get you to ask meaningful questions that bring out real gist.

    Cook together

    Friends that eat together stay together. How about setting up a video call next Sunday to try out fun recipes or make crazy cocktails Chopist? Rumour has it that we know how to get you drunk on honey

    Lunch dates

    If cooking is the ghetto, there’s still a way to live out your foodie dreams with your bestie. Pick a cafe in your city, order something cheap if the Nigerian economy is stressing you and have a video call where you play card games. 

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    Buy a pet goat

    Name him Astor like our little pet goat and watch it grow together, like your friendship.

    Take virtual tours together

    If your friend is abroad, there’s so much to explore in a new country. I’d suggest a cute museum tour or a walk around the park because that’s the closest thing to fresh air you’ll collect if you’re the one in Nigeria. Get on a video call and bring your friend into your experience.

    iMessage games

    Dear Android users, no vex. iMessage games are one of the most low-budget options if you can’t afford to do any other thing on this list. It’s cute to get a notification when the other person has made their move from a thousand miles away. Or try out these iMessage games alternatives for android.

    Read books together

    There’s nothing as amazing as buying a hardback book. It gives “I get money” vibes because they’re usually more expensive, but the virtual reading dates are also a way to start a mini-book collection with your best friends. Imagine giving that to your kids when they’re older. 

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    Movies and chill

    Zoom and Facetime are your real besties when you’re trying to stay connected to old friends. And sharing a movie works when you don’t really want to talk or have anything to say. Just pick a movie to watch maybe every last Friday of the month and unwind with a glass of wine.

    Write letters to each other

    If your long-distance friends are women, we have a cute corner called Letters #ToHER where you can send each other letters to read every Sunday at 2 p.m. 

    We’ve got the date ideas covered, but for things to last, you need to read these: How to Maintain a Long-distance Friendship