There are women who say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but there also those who claim that it puts relationships at risk. Whether you follow one or the other, however, doesn’t seem to matter when you’re in a long distance relationship (LDR) yourself. After all, the heart wants what the heart wants, and, well, there’s always Skype, BBM, and Viber, right? Our GIRLTalkers have had their fair share of LDR experiences, too. Here, they impart a few tips that could help you deal with your own relationship.

(Screencap from Going the Distance courtesy of Warner Bros.)