Does Anyone have and coping stratergies they'd like to share?

[MandyWooWoo]

Hi Guys
My SO and I are 314 miles apart, in different countries. we met irl for the first time over valentines, and are not able to get together again until the end of May (so 3 months), because of money, work commitments etc.
The problem is, since we have spent time together, I am missing him so much more than before. I know that thats a natural thing, after being together in person, but its still hard.
We talk every day on skype, and everyday it gets so much more difficult to say goodnight and go to bed. After saying goodbye, I always get a horrible achey feeling in my chest and it doesnt go away until the next time I speak to him.
I know my SO struggles with it too.
We stopped saying goodbye now, instead we say see you soon, which does help a bit,
but I am wondering if you guys would like to share the ways you cope with missing your SO?
maybe I'll find something to help.
Thanks
woowoo xxx

---------- Post added at 11:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 AM ----------

apologies for the typo in the thread title, it should say does anyone have any coping... lol :embaressed:

[megfashion]

count the weekends, not days. i always say "3 weekends to go" or something instead of days... just seems that much closer
talking every day helps too... i dont mean like every minute, but just trying to talk every day...

doing work.. lots of work... just get involved in different acitivities, and going out with friends..

hope that helps x

[lademoiselle]

I find the best thing to do is keep busy; I think that's one of the most effective coping strategies for the majority of people. Try and fill your daily life with activity. When you don't have anything (or enough) to occupy your attention it's much easier to fall into the trap of sitting and pining. Throughout the previous summer I worked as a nanny and since my days were taken up with looking after the children, they seemed to fly by - I had no time to dwell on being apart from my SO. I've been out of work for a long time now and I've really noticed the difference. Being idle is never a good thing but when you need to keep your mind off something it's even worse. Other than this, carry on with what you're doing in terms of keeping in touch etc. and indeed, never say goodbye, only au revoir! I do hope you feel better soon

[MandyWooWoo]

Thanks everyone, there are some great tips their, and counting the weekends instead of the days is a great idea, i feel more cheerful already xxx