Siblings away from home can be a stressful time, even if you weren’t best friends growing up. You are going to miss certain aspects of their personality or even their presence at home. Writing letters, sending postcards, calling and waiting for return calls. Yet the time it took to keep the relationship nourished and healthy was important. It is important even today. Technology has advanced so much that there are many ways to keep in touch with family and friends around the world.
But as you grow up and detach and embrace your independence, your siblings are the companions you definitely miss the most. Here are some ways to connect with your sibling living overseas
Celebration
Celebrations unites family and friends living across the country no matter what you are celebrating. And one of the most celebrated festivals across the world is Rakhi. The unbreakable bond of brother and sister. No matter how many fights you have had in the past, you will always stand by each other when the need arises. This festive season surprises your siblings abroad. Send them something they will never forget. A personalized gift would be a perfect choice to let them know that you care. Collect your childhood photos and present them in a photo clock to remind you of the old times. And of course, this is the festival of Raksha Bandhan, choose the best one of your choice and send Rakhi to Dubai, America, USA, UK, Indonesia or wherever your sibling resides to let them know how much you miss them.
Social Media
One of the best ways to connect with your siblings living across the country is through social media. Social media has come a long way in connecting people across the border. It is popular and trending. It helps you to stay updated with their daily life. You post pictures, videos etc. So, if you are not on social media, join today and connect with your brother/sister who lives abroad or away from you.
Share and Care
Don’t wait for something to ‘happen’ to call them or send them a message, do it anyway. Even if you just have to send them a picture of how messy your room is, do it. Share your day with them like you normally would. Share news or photos of things of common interest. This will help bridge the gap and make you feel like nothing has changed. Message them the same way you message your friend group on WhatsApp, even if it’s just forwarding random photos or jokes and memes during the day.
Surprise Gift
Being in different countries doesn’t mean you have to wait for occasions like Raksha Bandhan to send gifts to your siblings and alsosend rakhi to UAE. You can order gifts online and have the order delivered directly to the gifting address. An arrangement of fresh blooms, plants, personalised gifts would be best to brighten their day.
You can also send them a box of yummy sweets, chocolates, etc. A classy mug, cushion and photo frame personalized with the name or picture of your sibling would also be perfect to add more sparkle to the celebration.
Digital Gift
Experiences are those gifts that always remain close to the heart of your loved ones. Surprise and delight your siblings with digital gifts such as guitarists on-call, violinists on-call, personalized caricatures, or personalized video messages. Delivered over video calls and emails, digital gifts are wonderful options for making the day memorable, even if you are miles away from your siblings. This is definitely going to win their hearts and make them feel like they are on top of the world.
Technology
The world has become much smaller thanks to technology. Now no one is separated by distance. A simple call can connect two people living on different sides of the world. Use mediums like Skype and FaceTime to talk to each other face-to-face. Show them familiar settings or if you live far away, show them aspects of your life that they are unfamiliar with.
Be Happy for them
If you’re constantly on the phone crying about not being in each other’s presence, think about it this way, your brother has moved on to make a better life for himself. Instead of being sad about their absence, be happy about their success. Make sure they know you are happy and proud of their achievements. They don’t have to worry about how you feel all the time and instead feel confident that they have a strong family that supports their decisions.
Stay connected!
