Please understand that in order for any of this to work, the other person has to be just as interested in the friendship.
It's not about making yourself available for every call, but moreso about being present or a presence.
Here are things I actively do with my friends:
- Share shows to watch, watch series that were recommended (even though I want to watch that one k-drama for the umpteenth time), or suggest a show to watch together and text them about it
- Share podcast episodes that I really like that aren't too long so it's a more reasonable listen
- Share songs that they reminded me of in a particular moment
-Share pictures or videos that I've taken in the past few days
- Share funny videos so we both are laughing
- Plan time to visit or for a phone or video call
- Play games with one another virtually or in-person
- Read or send poetry to one another (or other books that we're reading)
- Send money for lunch or a snack or boba
- Treat one another to lunch or a snack or boba
- Sing and dance together
- Plan times to hang out, whether that is attending the same church or walking in the park
- Plan times to volunteer together
These are just different suggestions of what to do outside of the usual texting and calling that you're used to.
All the Best,
CLG (Clarreese La'Nay Greene)
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