It’s one of the most refreshing and drama-free experiences out there. Unsplashed DASHIKI Ever had one of those friendships where you haven’t seen or talked to someone in months, but when you finally catch up, it feels like no time has passed at all? That’s what I like to call a “snap- back friendship”. It’s one of the most refreshing and drama-free experiences out there.
Life can get pretty hectic. We all get swamped with work, face personal challenges and just go through the ups and downs of being alive. As a result, we sometimes lose touch with friends we’ve known for ages.
But just because you haven’t been in constant contact doesn’t mean you’ve drifted apart or had a falling out. It’s just life getting in the way. I recently reached out to a friend I hadn’t spoken to since early this year.
I had been putting off calling him, dreading the conversation. I kept thinking: “Why doesn’t he reach out first? Why should I be the one making the effort?” It’s easy to fall into that trap, especially when you’re busy or feeling a bit out of touch. READ: Dashiki | Olympics show misogyny is alive and well But then I remembered all the great moments we’ve shared and the solid friendship we have.
So, I finally picked up the phone. To my surprise, my friend didn’t bring up the fact that I’d been MIA or that I missed his last text. Instead, he welcomed me back with open arms and we talked like we had never been apart.
We even laughed about my terrible.