I have some trusted pals with me that I contact once a month in order to fulfill my social needs.

Thing is they don't respond because of irl and emailing is not their thing I guess.

Eventually I will transition to letters then again.
What is the proper time and place to communicate? Is it when I feel like it?

Like next next year, lets held a buffet then in 3 years see how they doing, 10 years past gotta wonder where they at.

If you have experience with far away friends then do tell me how you communicate and still have connection over the years.

>>33290419 (OP)
The best time is when you feel like it. They're probably used to it anyway from you.

>>33290442
Ty, it seems like I forced myself when sending an email, and I rather forget it until I need/want to.

>>33290490
We all got our own timing, needs, problems, etc. Go at your own pace.

One of my girl friends and I took two separate 4 year breaks. The first is because we had feelings for each other, but she was already with someone, then another simply because of friendship drift.

Then I realized she's patient enough to still keep in touch with me, and that I should probably talk to her a bit more often. Now she calls me 3-4 times a week to chat.