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 texting habits, which he already knew about. What’s amazing about these snap-back friendships is their ability to pick up right where you left off, without any judgement or awkwardness. It’s like hitting the pause button and then hitting play again, with the only difference being that you both have new stories to share.
It’s a reminder that true friendships can be as resilient as they are rewarding. I wish more people had these “snap-back friendships” – where you don’t get bogged down by petty issues or hold grudges. Instead, you focus on the bond you share and the care you have for one another.
It’s all about the connection and wellbeing, not keeping score. READ: Dashiki | Think and investigate before you buy a used car As the great Mahatma Gandhi once said: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” In the context of friendships, sometimes it’s about losing yourself in the joy of reconnecting, without letting past gaps or miscommunication get in the way.
In the end, such friendships remind us that genuine connections can withstand time and distance. They’re a beautiful testament to the fact that real friendships don’t have to be perfect – they just have to be real. We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives.
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