Friendship Day: How to rekindle old and lost friendships
Life can get crazy busy, and our social life takes a backseat as we navigate adulthood. Sometimes, we lose touch with friends, and that's okay! It happens with the best of us. But the good news is that there's always hope for rekindling old friendships, even after months or years of silence. This Friendship Day, let us give those long-lost friendships another shot.
Engage in social media
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter allow you to stay updated on your friends' lives through posts and stories. However, you should realize that merely following each other's updates creates only a superficial connection. To truly revive the friendship, you must understand the importance of active engagement. To begin with, leave genuine comments on posts, respond to stories, and initiate conversations through direct messages.
Give them time and space
When you are excited to reconnect with an old friend, remember that they might not share the same level of enthusiasm right away. Instead of calling or showing up unexpectedly, start by sending a friendly text. This gives your friend the time and space to process the idea and respond when they feel comfortable. Take it step by step and let things naturally unfold.
Open up about your life first
Share a quick update about your life. It helps your friend feel more at ease to share their update too. Trust is crucial in any friendship, and showing you trust them with your stories lets them know they can trust you too. Move beyond superficial conversations and discuss meaningful topics like your life and work. Friends usually talk about more than just the weather.
Plan your meet
Plan a fun activity that you both enjoy and set up a meet-up! Keep it relaxed and casual, just the two of you. There's no need to rush into being best friends right away. Keep the initial meeting short, around one-to-two hours, so it doesn't feel overwhelming. The main objective is to reconnect and get to know each other again.
Work through your conflicts
If there are still hard feelings, don't hesitate to talk about them. Remember, you were friends for a reason, and with maturity, you can be friends again. Take the first step and apologize for any mistakes you made during a fight in the past. Blaming your friend won't help, so focus on finding common ground and rebuilding your bond.
