Connected From Afar

Living far from people you care about doesn't have to mean drifting apart or falling into the same routine of daily check-ins. With some purpose, imagination and openness to new approaches, you can keep a long-distance friendship warm and lively. This short, practical handbook offers ways to revitalize existing relationships and build a fresh sense of closeness.

Kat Vellos, who wrote We Should Get Together and created Better than Small Talk, shares a collection of creative exercises, conversation prompts, journaling exercises and art projects. The same approaches can also be used with family members and romantic partners.

Whatever the distance, the goal is to feel more connected to the people you hold dear. Half of the proceeds from this book will go to organizations working on the COVID-19 pandemic response.