One of the toughest aspects of being away from home is missing out on time with family and friends. Long distance relationships with loved ones are possible, but definitely difficult at times. Even being a short distance apart for days or weeks at a time, can be tough on relationships. Fortunately, technology has helped family and friends find new ways to stay connected.
In fact, there are more ways to stay connected than ever before. Cell phones, and their apps, are a major way of keeping close relationships. From video to images, audio, and entertainment, there is an abundance of resources available for families seeking to feel close together from any distance. Technology has brought families and friends together in new, exciting, and heartwarming ways never before possible. Here are some of the best apps to help families stay connected while apart!Rabbit
Rabbit lets you share your favorite shows with the ones you love even when you are far apart. This is great for couples and families who love to share TV and movie experiences spoiler-free together. Using the Rabbit app, you and your loved ones can sync whatever you want to watch so you can both view it together, no matter how far apart you are. This makes it easier than ever to share TV and movies with your loved ones over long distances. You will never have to try to start a show at the same time over the phone or a video call again!
WhatsApp is known for its popularity among long-distance lovers, family, and friends. The app enables you to call, message, leave recordings, send images and videos, and more. Wherever you and your loved ones are, you can easily stay in touch using WhatsApp’s streamlined features.
Couple
Couple is known as, “the app for two” because it is designed to let long-distance lovers and spouses post updates to a private shared timeline. A synced calendar lets both users count down to their reunion date and set times to talk. Users can also use features like, Thumbkiss and the real-time Live Sketch to feel closer despite the distance.
Without
Without is a great app for people who have a busy schedule to stay connected. Whether your loved one is often on the road or in and out of meetings, Without will help you stay in touch. This also makes it easier than ever to communicate and express feelings. One fantastic feature is the single-tap selfie note that lets you share an image to remind your loved one you’re thinking of them. These simple photos and messages will help them feel closer, even when you are far apart.
Between
Between is a wonderful app that helps you keep track of special dates, celebrations, and reunion days all in one place. It brings creativity to your communication! Couples can store a private channel full of their memories, updates, and feelings, loaded with art and stickers. This app can help you remember your special moments when you’re feeling down.
Skype
The tried and true classic video calling service is still as relevant as ever. Skype lets you make phone calls to mobile devices or Skype accounts, make video calls, send and receive audio recordings, and more. Skype is renowned for its high video and audio quality, as well as its user-friendly apparatus. It’s designed to make setting up accounts and communicating with your family a breeze.
While traveling on the road, apps like these can help you feel close to the ones you love. At FCC, we care about you and your family. Although apps can help close the distance, when they aren’t enough, we’ll get you home.