My recommendation is to first establish a relationship with a woman before calling her. The cost of calling Russia and other CIS countries has dropped dramatically over the past few years.

When you've lived with the same person for a long time, it's easy to fall into a rut. One common thing that happens is people stop talking, whether about important things crucial to the relationship or small things such as how the day went. But keeping the communication going is essential to a satisfying relationship for both parties.