How do you show love and friendship to someone who is on the other side of the globe?

How do you show love and friendship to someone who is on the other side of the globe?
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I send cards, letters or notes with personal, well thought out messages inside. Sometimes sending gifts, especially random gifts without an occasion. I try to visit, if at all possible, otherwise phone calls are great. IMs and emails are nice, and I think often the most effective way to show someone that you care. Much in the way that you describe, @Hawaii_Jake, in that you are able to have conversations and show that you care simply by letting them know that you’re there and want to spend time with them.
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