Love and relationships: How to rekindle broken friendships? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are circumstances in our life when our relationships with others become our last priority. This is true especi

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Florian K.

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Love and relationships: How to rekindle broken friendships?

There are circumstances in our life when our relationships with others become our last priority. This is true especially when we are trying to make ends meet, when we have to work 2 shifts or maybe when we have goals to prioritize. Friendships and even love take the backseat when life really happens and hits you hard. So, the question is, how can you rekindle broken friendships? I had the opportunity to do it lately and it is not as difficult as it seems to be. When you lost contact with friends for a long time and you did not attend social gatherings that are important then you have to pick up from where you left off. It is important to make the first move and in doing so one must be sincere and authentic. Humility is also important and if you need to apologize then give a sincere apology in person if possible.

I met up with old friends lately and I was nervous but I played a scenario in my brain that it was just like the old times, so it became easier for me to approach them and talk to them like nothing changed. It is also important to show people that they are still important and give them time. In a materialistic world, the best gift you can give your friend is really time because most of us do not even have enough. If you can’t visit them personally, a simple text message asking how their day went will go a long way.

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4 февр. 2020 г., 12:36

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If it comes to old friends, it's easy for me. Either you feel that both of you are still "on one wave" , or not. Both variants happened with me. At high school I had 2 friends. We were thick as thieves😂. After I moved to other city, student's life, then family life, work...

We met several times sporadically, but all of us were busy. Or maybe I was busy, frankly speaking.

When we met couple years ago it passed more than 20 years, I felt that with one of them we are still on one wave, but another is not:(

We go skiing together, and sometimes we call each other. Not often, and it's not necessary. We both know we can call or text at any time. Old friends are just like relatives.😂

But for new friends time is necessary, you are right, because you have no such a strong foundation under your friendship.

4 февраля 2020 г.

I've had my fair share of broken friendships over my lifetime. Some ended for the best, others I wish I could've rescued somehow — but there was one in particular that tore me apart. It was the type of friendship where we would talk about being in each other's bridal party and hang out almost every day; I was so grateful to have found a friend that I could be myself with. But that friend ended up being someone that hurt me the most. Instead of talking to me about the issues she had, she just disappeared from my life. I had made mistakes, but I still wish that she was honest with me instead of talking to others about our problems.

Now that I'm older, I've found my girls that I can trust and confide in without feeling judged. And even though that past friendship didn't end up the way I wanted it to, it has taught me to always rekindle the friendships you truly care about — no matter what is going on.

4 февраля 2020 г.

@Belka Having a strong foundation is important, it is easier to pick up where you left of. Also,given your example,you will feel it if you are on the same boat, then you can rekindle. Friendship should not be forced.

4 февраля 2020 г.

@Darya I remember a quote related to what you said," Do not let your past affect your future." This is true, even in friendships, is despite being hurt, like what you experienced, you took the chance to trust again and gained friends in the process.

4 февраля 2020 г.