How Not to Lose Touch with Your Friend After Life-Changing Events
By: Joanna Henderson
Tags: Relationships, Self, Friends, Friendship, Life

Set Aside Time in Your Schedule to See Friends

Our schedules are constantly packed. We have family, work, chores to do, and errands to run — the list is endless. But you can always dedicate a little bit of time for your friends.

Can you see them once a month after work? Or come over to their home Saturday morning for brunch? Or watch a movie on Sunday? Even if both of you have children, how about having a play date?

There are many options available when it comes to meeting up and enjoying each other’s company. As long as you plan ahead, setting aside time for your friends shouldn’t be a problem.

Commit to Them Once a Month

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You don’t necessarily have to see your friends every day. Unless you live next door, such a standard is unrealistic. But can you agree to meet up once a month?

Planning something together once every 30 days shouldn’t be an issue. Both of you can find two hours a few weeks from now to meet. Don’t feel like you’re missing out if you don’t see your friend every waking moment of the day. Keep in touch regularly — it’s all that matters.

Connect with Them Virtually

Sometimes, you may not have any time at all. You’re incredibly busy at work, the house is a mess, and your cousins are coming over tomorrow for a coffee with desserts, yet you haven’t even started baking that dessert. There is no extra time; I get it.

But what about a virtual meet-up? How about placing a phone close by and video chatting with your friends? Or if you don’t feel like the video is a good idea, even a phone call would suffice. I’m sure everyone can chat with their friend while baking a cake, cleaning the room or walking on a treadmill.

Is there motivation to connect with your friends? If yes, you’ll find a way. It’s all about priorities.

Check on Them Once in a While

Don’t forget about your friends. Perhaps, you haven’t spoken to them for a while — check on them! All it takes is sending a message, asking how they are doing, or wishing them happy holidays.

Even if you haven’t talked for a long time, they would be glad to hear from you if they are a true friend. Reconnecting with people isn’t as hard as it may seem. Make an effort! It starts with a simple “hi”.

Send Them Funny Memes and Pictures

The easiest way to start a conversation is by sending your friend a funny picture. Or a cute photo of your cat. Or a meme — memes are amazing! Sharing an interesting article is optional as well.

All you need is to start a conversation. Instagram made it easy thanks to an ocean of videos and photos that are available for sharing. But you don’t need a social media platform to connect with an old buddy of yours.

Did you buy coffee this morning? Snap a photo a send it to your friend saying: “I just remembered how we used to get coffee every morning when working together.” Did you bake an apple pie? Share it with a friend who likes them and add: “Made it today; I know it’s your favourite. “ A friend like myself would drop everything and drive across town for a slice of pie! True story, I did do it once.

The Internet created many ways for us to connect. A conversation doesn’t have to start with a deep and meaningful message; you can talk about the cute beaver that was spotted in your neighborhood (yes, I’m from Canada, let it go).