A long-distance relationship is trickier than most.

Connection is everything, relationship coachKrishna Avalonsays.

Its what we humans crave most, also what scares us the most.

Without connection, what kind of relationship can you even have?

Maybe even sing a voice memo.

Or leave one super sexy sentence.

Or a joke to make them laugh.

This can help you both feel more seen and keep up the interest while youre apart.

Coming up with questions can be hard, but there are lots of resources to help.

Last night I wrote in my journal, a letter to my lover.

It felt so good to express my feelings even though he wasnt available by phone.

It also brought me out of my head and into my heart, she says.

Receiving a letter in the mail feels romantic and unexpected.

Send gifts, even small ones.

Anything can be sent through the mail these daysuse that to your advantage.

Playing games together online or on your phone gives you something concrete to look forward to together.

Playing games can also help you express different parts of yourselffor instance, your strategic or competitive side.

The possibilities are endless.

Look up your favorite game online, whether its chess or Exploding Kittens, and make it a date.

Eat a meal together

Just because you live apart doesnt mean you have to eat solo.

In fact Melancon recommends you dont.

As we digest our food, the hormone oxytocin is released.

Nicknamed the love hormone, oxytocin plays a key role in social bonding.

Choose the same recipe and cook together or order out from the same place.

We know what works and we go for itbut this can get old after a while.

Thats why she recommends using long-distance sex toys.

Long-distance sex toys can help capture some of the chemistry and interaction that makes sex satisfying.

Meditate together

Meditation can be another unique option to connect with your partner.

Avalon suggests meditating on your relationship and what you each want to experience from it.

Avalon says its key to practice the feeling more than the thoughts.

Practice feeling what you want with your partner.

Practicing it at the same time will bring so much intention to your relationship and your life in general.