Everyone must have had once in their life come across the term or idea of long distance relationship which is mostly perceived or interpreted as a relationship of a couple who live in two different places (whether cities or countries). However, a concept that is least mentioned in this world where every idea expression is just a click or a meme away, the idea of long-distance friendship is amongst the undistinguished and least discussed ideas. Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships that one experiences. Many believe that friendship is a relationship that we choose in this life, unlike other relationships that have already been destined for us. I tend to differ with these views, I think it is the greatest blessing that is given to a human being by Allah, actually let me rephrase that, TRUE FRIENDSHIP is amongst the greatest blessings of Allah. No doubt in today’s advanced world, two true friends can stay in contact and updated with each other’s lives. But is it the same like when they actually were in the same city and studying together and would spend more than 12 hours of the day together and sometimes exceed to 17 to 18 hours because they would plan to study together whether by visiting each other’s house or through web video calls. I am sure everyone will agree that is not the case and no matter how much attempted this can’t be recreated within a long distance friendship. The idea of not being able to hug your friend every morning or to cry your eyes out in front of them when sad and get a consoling hug or words is heartbreaking and difficult to digest for two friends who have not just shared their school or college or teachers or classmates but lives for those few or many years. When distance comes in between, substantial factors such as timings, schedule, routine, different life destinations and work come into play. Understanding these factors is vital to keep the bond strong and to give that comfort to your friend that you understand them and their situation and are still a part of their life. This feeling is greater than our expectation, it makes one feel not alone and strong. Maybe that is why friendship is among the greatest blessings of Allah, because they can not only understand, but scold you too, guide you, motivate you, fight with and for you, dream with and for you, pray for you without you ever knowing and provide that invisible support to you that is much needed even if they are miles away from you. And as my friend says, “long distance relationships aren’t anything like long-distance friendships. Losing a friend is a lot more painful than losing a lover. Because our love for a FRIEND is on a different level. We love them like family, we HATE them like family too. So many emotions are attached to them and hence, it’s much more special than other relationships”. So peeps never let go of this beautiful and special relationship even if distance has come in the middle, stay connected and take out time even if it is five minute of your day to talk to your that true friend and keep close to the greatest blessing.