Not a day goes by without the sisters thinking of each other. With Christmas coming up, they will celebrate the holiday in their own way despite of the thousands of miles between them.
They'll send each other gifts and cards, hoping that maybe next year they'll meet each other again. They know that when they meet, they'll pick up right where they left off, like no time has passed.
There are so many types of long-distance love. It could be a spouse deployed to a distant war, a sibling who accepted a job in another country, a serious online romance, or a friend who is now a refugee. Many people often dismiss long-distance love, believing that distance only weakens connections.
However, there is research that supports the contrary. People in long distance relationships report feeling emotionally closer to their loved ones. They are known to become better listeners and share more. It's been said that in human relationships, distance is not measured in miles but in affection. Whoever you are missing right now, the heartwarming story of Twin Sisters will give you hope and strength. It might even encourage you to reconnect with someone you have lost touch with watch the film here It will make you laugh and cry, and look at life a little differently.
That's the feedback I've received from people who have watched the film so far. I believe this story is a gift, and hope it will continue to be spread and shared. Together forever, never apart. Treating yourself with kindness by practicing good self-care can help you make it through this adjustment period more easily. Ignoring the pain of missing someone might seem like a good way to get rid of it, but avoidance usually has the opposite effect.
Emotions are persistent, and the distress you thought you buried can come bubbling back up, at times when you feel unprepared to confront it. Who wants to experience pain? Yet research from suggests that accepting negative emotions may help relieve the distress they can cause. Avoiding them, on the other hand, could contribute to worsened mental health symptoms, including depression. Instead, find some quiet time where you can investigate your feelings :. Yet other friends and loved ones can offer compassion, empathy, and other emotional support.
They can simply listen or distract you by suggesting activities that take your mind off your loneliness. Spending time with others also reminds you to cherish other social connections and relationships. Participating in social activities and community groups can also help relieve loneliness and lead to new connections.
Though spending time with others may not ease your longing entirely, companionship can still help lift your spirits — if you let it. Hobbies and other enjoyable activities can provide positive distractions that help you cope with the pain of missing someone until it starts to fade. It may help more to focus on your own interests for now rather than previously shared hobbies.
When the sting of their absence is still fresh, you might find it tough to go it alone on things you used to do together. Time might seem to drag, making it difficult to turn your attention toward anything else as you count the days. Chatting via text messages, telephone, and video chat may not bring the same feelings of fulfillment as face-to-face interaction, but virtual interaction can help you feel more connected as you wait out the separation.
Handwritten letters might seem old-fashioned, but they offer a great way to share feelings. Toss their sweater over the back of the armchair, use their shampoo occasionally, play their favorite album, and let a few of their books linger on the coffee table.
Many people in romantic relationships and close friendships end up doing a lot of things together, which sometimes leaves you with less time for yourself.
Everyone needs some alone time on occasion. While a temporary separation can leave you lonely, it also provides the opportunity for some self-discovery. Or maybe you both decided it was time for a break. Whatever the reason, it becomes even more important to take time to acknowledge and manage your feelings , on your own or with support from someone else. You might also consider doing something kind , either for your loved one or for someone else in their honor.
Kindness to others can boost your mood and help you feel more connected to other people and humanity in general. There are a number of sites that can help you find local volunteering opportunities in your community that are specifically tailored to your time commitment capabilities and personal interests. For example, you can use VolunteerMatch. Volunteering is a great way to get your mind off of missing bae during the holidays. And who knows? Being without your one and only during the holiday season can feel brutal.
But it is possible to make some marvelous new memories with and without your significant other despite your distance. After all, the holidays are about spending quality time with your circle, and showing them how much you appreciate them. So instead of sulking about how you and bae are so many miles apart, use this time as an opportunity to strengthen your bond while reconnecting with other people you love and passions you may have put by the wayside.
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