Reconnecting When Estranged From Family or Friends
Sometimes, and the reasons vary, we tend to lose that close connection with certain family members or friends, even the ones we adore the most. Once the connection is strained, it can be hard to reconnect. What if you want to, though? What are the best ways to go about it?
Someone Has To Make The First Move
For some people, a call and a hug are all it takes to pick up where you left off. For others, the process is more gradual, but reconnecting with family has to begin somewhere, and it might as well begin with you.
You can send an e-mail, make a phone call just to see how the other person is doing or to share some good news, or drop them an "I am thinking of you" card. Any of these moves can be great ice-breakers.
Once the ice is broken, take the next step and offer up an invitation to lunch. If you still feel a strain, perhaps a movie out would be a better route to take. Not much conversation is required, but the closeness will still be felt.
If you feel talking about the situation would help, then give it a try. The other person may be relieved to express their point of view and reconnect.
If an apology is warranted, make it a sincere one.
When you feel the need to make amends, do so.
What Comes Next?
Once a reconnection is definitely established, make contact more often and for longer periods of time.
Set up an afternoon or a whole day of doing something you both enjoy.
Call several times a week to catch up on each others latest news.
Give a spontaneous gift, especially something you've made your self, for no reason but to say I love you.
Do your best to maintain it once you've reconnected. If things get in the way, as they sometimes do, make sure they don't STAY in the way. Drop the person an e-mail or note or make a call to let them know you've been tied up but are still thinking of them.
U-Tip: Life is short in the great scheme of things. Reconnect today with someone you love.
What are some things you've done as far as reconnecting with family or friends when someone goes MIA?
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