Even the solid friendships need to be nurtured. I’ve found some successful ways to let your closest friends know how important they are to you, and I’d like to share this information so that you can have lasting friendships.
1. Text or call—or write a card, note or email—expressing how much the friendship means to you.
2. Send a photo of a wonderful time you had together in the past and tell the person how happy it makes you feel that you’re still friends after all these years.
3. Instead of always saying, “We have to get together,” make concrete plans. Get out your calendar and set up a time to get together—even if it’s just over a cup of coffee.
4. Plan a getaway. Perhaps you’ve both been busy and haven’t seen each other for a while. Pledge to spending uninterrupted time together on an extended visit or on vacation so you can rewire and create new memories.
5. Apologize if you should. If something has currently gotten in the way of your friendship and you think you may have been at fault, don’t be too big to apologize.
6. Express your love through actions. Give your closest friends a big hug or a kiss and remind them how important they are to you. You may even want to send flowers or something they enjoy as a treat.
7. Last but not least, be around when they are going through a difficult situation. Don’t just show up when it’s convenient or for the fun times.
Friendship is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. Spread the love!
~ J. Lynn
