So what do you do if you find yourself in this age-old predicament, wrapped up in a man or a woman that is literally so far away it hurts? First of all, don't panic, and don't listen to the doubts of others- love is perhaps one of the strongest emotions we can experience as humans, and when it's real, it doesn't just dissipate as easily as the skeptics might have you believe. Second of all- if you've got the internet or a cellphone (most people in this day and age do, and if you're reading this, chances are you've at least got some way to access to the web) use it. A little email telling that special someone just how special they are goes a long way toward keeping a relationship steady, and longer emails are a great way to really let someone know just how much you care. But don't stop there; a good cellphone plan will get you free nights, weekends, and a big chunk of anytime minutes on the side, meaning you can leave each other short, sweet little messages or talk for hours on end about anything and everything without the big scary bills that come with land-lines. Going a step further, a camera phone or, better yet, a cellphone with videophone capability can provide an additional sense of closeness, allowing you to actually see the one you love instead of just talking to them. And hey, when it comes right down to it, there's nothing wrong with going with the tried and true once in a while too. There's a certain something, a sense of permanence and sentiment that comes with getting a real letter on real paper delivered by a living, breathing member of the postal service; sure, you can fire off an email and your sweetheart is sure to get it in ten seconds flat, but it's still just a piece of digital flimflam on a computer, no matter how sentimental it is. Taking the time to do something more traditional is always a great way to put a smile on your sweetheart's face.