Reconnecting With Old Friends

Glee greetings, !

I hope this musing finds you well, happy, and mayhaps, missing an old friend. Speaking of old friends, I think it's important to know that there are people who haven't spoken with you in a while but who still have just as much love and respect for you as before, perhaps even more– by virtue of distance.

Sometimes, it is wrong to make a practice of ending relationships in your head. I want you to know that it could be possible that those long-time-no-see friends still think of you often and cherish your friendship.

You see, , sometimes life gets busy and we lose touch with the people who matter to us. We get caught up in our own routines and challenges and forget to reach out and say hello. We may even start to wonder if they still care about us or if they have moved on.

But let me tell you something: distance does not diminish love. In fact, it can make it stronger and deeper. It can make us appreciate the moments we shared and the memories we made. It can make us realize how much we miss them and how much we need them in our lives.

So don't let your mind play tricks on you, . Don't assume that silence means indifference or that absence means rejection. Don't let your ego get in the way of your heart either. I wrote this on the second paragraph of this newsletter and would like to write it again; don't make a practice of ending relationships in your head.

Instead, pick up your phone and send a text message NOW. It doesn't have to be long or fancy. Just a simple "Hi, how are you?" or "I miss you" or "I'm thinking of you" will do. Trust me, it will make their day and yours.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. You have a chance to reconnect with someone who loves you and respects you as before, perhaps even more. You could rekindle the spark and revive the bond you once shared. You just could make someone smile and feel valued with that gesture.

So what are you waiting for, ? Go ahead and send that text message NOW. You'll be glad you did.

PS: Don’t send such to that your yeye ex, abeg. Be not tempted to warm up to the one who made you feel miserable. You deserve better, !

With ❤️

Jaachị Anyatọnwụ