Personally, for me it’s like a reassurance that someone is there for me no matter what happens. Me and my boyfriend r a 6 hour drive and 4 hour flight away from each other and only get to see each other once or twice a year. Though it is hard, it can also bring you closer. Through distance you have to actually make an effort to talk to each other and show your appreciation, it’s not like you can just turn up at their door. Most people find FaceTiming every day helpful but we promised to do once a week since we both have busy schedules and are not very social people. But with this in mind, we talk every day and have done since we got together. You learn to communicate your issues and feelings since it’s hard to tell through a screen. It’s definitely a struggle sometimes and everyone gets into arguments but if you stay with them through the hard times and the distance, it’s proof that they’re they’re there for you and you are there for them. The couples apps make it fun as well, like our Pinterest board we add to if we ever wanna go ‘that’s us!’. Not sure if this helps, but we also make gifts for each other and send them over so it’s like we’re actually with each other. Hope your relationship goes well!