It’s time to stop regretting losing touch with that person
First, establish that the desire to reconnect is reciprocated with a no-pressure greeting to your friend. If they reply and seem interested, suggest meeting up with them. Don’t get down on yourself if your message goes unread; again, people are busy and may not have the time. Alternatively,and that’s a completely reasonable decision to make.
I am one of those people you meet who says, “We should get coffee sometime!” and never follows through. To undercut that tendency, make specific plans with the person you want to meet.Setting a date, time, and place to see each other will prevent either of you from flaking. Take it easy for your first meet-up. There’s no need to rush into BFF status or catch each other up on every little thing that happened between you. Low-commitment friendships are just as important to have in your social network:suggests that having many people you know casually can make you feel happier and like you belong.
Like all things, friendship needs maintenance. After the initial meeting, it can be easy to lapse into silence once again. Try to carve out a small amount of time in your schedule to reply to those you want to stay in touch with. I often feel swamped by the amount of online conversations I keep track of, which leads me to avoid them altogether. For my schedule, I’ve found it manageable to set aside 15 minutes a week to respond to unopened text threads.
Reconnecting reminds us why this friend was in our life in the first place. Even if the bond doesn’t become what it once was, re-building that connection can bring newfound joy and fulfilment to your life.
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