A friend once told me they really appreciated that I persisted in reaching out to them because they were really struggling with replying at the time but the friendship still mattered to them. It stuck with me and now I try to be the person that messages a few times (with some space in between) before giving up. Nobody hates you! They're probably just busy and anxious!
Yesterday, a friend I hadn't talked to in two years contacted me. I was so happy to hear from her and to hear that she was doing well. It made my day knowing that she thought of me randomly. Now i'm going to meet with her next week. This is your sign to reach out to old friends again.
i recently texted a friend who i went to high school with and im so happy i did. if youāve been thinking about trying to reconnect w someone i recommend it, even if i doesnāt go well youāll feel good abt trying!