Page 17 iGap Travel Guide 2022
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GAP Travel Overview
COMMUNICATION (BUT NOT
TOO MUCH)
Obviously, it’s important to have regular
contact, but you don’t want to overdo
things as virtual communication can be
taxing. A lot of long-distance couples
abide by a set number of calls weekly,
and with so many ways to communicate
these days, from Facebook to Snapchat
to good old-fashioned emails, it can be
easy to fall into the routine of excessive
communication to compensate for the lack
of physical intimacy. Yet, developing good
communication patterns and habits serves
fruitful benefits and aids the development
of positive reinforcement and trust.
However, make sure to keep them in the
loop with anything important and ensure
that all conversations come organically
by being understanding if your partner
cannot talk at certain times or does not
reply immediately.
SEND THOUGHTFUL GIFTS
It’s the small things that sometimes
mean the most, and sending your
partner a surprise gift is a romantic
way to remind them how much you
care. Notably, thoughtful gifts add a
distinctive special touch, such as a gift
with an anecdotal reference point or a
surprise hamper for when your partner
needs a mood booster is a great way to
show your partner you know them well
and are receptive to their feelings. Gifts
like this should be small and meaningful
rather than expensive, you may even
want to send over a gift for their work
or life achievements for added value. A
bottle of pricey perfume is a nice gift,
but who doesn’t love homemade cookies
(best sent first class) or a personalised
gift? If you get something you can wear,
remember to put it on the next time you
visit each other, so your partner knows
you liked the gift.
COMMUNICATION (BUT NOT
TOO MUCH)
Obviously, it’s important to have regular
contact, but you don’t want to overdo
things as virtual communication can be
taxing. A lot of long-distance couples
abide by a set number of calls weekly,
and with so many ways to communicate
these days, from Facebook to Snapchat
to good old-fashioned emails, it can be
easy to fall into the routine of excessive
communication to compensate for the lack
of physical intimacy. Yet, developing good
communication patterns and habits serves
fruitful benefits and aids the development
of positive reinforcement and trust.
However, make sure to keep them in the
loop with anything important and ensure
that all conversations come organically
by being understanding if your partner
cannot talk at certain times or does not
reply immediately.
SEND THOUGHTFUL GIFTS
It’s the small things that sometimes
mean the most, and sending your
partner a surprise gift is a romantic
way to remind them how much you
care. Notably, thoughtful gifts add a
distinctive special touch, such as a gift
with an anecdotal reference point or a
surprise hamper for when your partner
needs a mood booster is a great way to
show your partner you know them well
and are receptive to their feelings. Gifts
like this should be small and meaningful
rather than expensive, you may even
want to send over a gift for their work
or life achievements for added value. A
bottle of pricey perfume is a nice gift,
but who doesn’t love homemade cookies
(best sent first class) or a personalised
gift? If you get something you can wear,
remember to put it on the next time you
visit each other, so your partner knows
you liked the gift.
