how to maintain friendships as an adult:
> find habits & routines that keep your friends in your life.
> stop getting in your head if it's been a while since you've connected - people want to hear from you!!!
> stop prioritizing *work* every time people... friends often outlast jobs just saayyyying
> staying in touch doesn't have to be high effort: random texts, voice memos while you're walking, quick facetimes
> you can hang 1:1 OR invite them to activities you already do - a very natural 'in' since it's already in your schedule!
> celebrate their wins genuinely (new jobs, relationships, accomplishments) AND be there during the hard times
> you can host small gatherings at your home to see multiple friends at once
> remember the details about them - what they do, where they moved, the name of their partner - the little things matter
> be honest about what you need in the friendship. "would love to do monthly dinners - does that work for you?" AND put in effort to make it happen
> treat maintaining friendships as you would exercise - give it your time & energy
just as YOU change over time, so are your friends
STAY curious about who they're becoming!!!
reach out!!!
make plans!!!
you got this!!!
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