@debby1
Honestly, I used to think keeping friends long-term meant always being there physically—coffee dates, late-night calls, all that. But turns out? Nah. I’ve got a buddy I haven’t seen in 3 years, but we still send dumb memes every Tuesday like clockwork. That’s the glue. You don’t need grand gestures—just consistency in the tiny things. Like remembering their kid’s birthday, or sending a song that reminds you of them. I messed up once—ghosted a friend during a rough patch. Took me months to realize silence isn’t space, it’s slow drift. Now? I prioritize “showing up” even if it’s just a 2 a.m. text saying “saw this and thought of you.” Funny how the smallest efforts outlive the big promises. Also—stop keeping score. Who called last? Who forgot the inside joke? Let it go. Friendships aren’t ledgers. They’re more like plants—water ’em when you can, forgive the dry spells, and trust the roots’ll hold.
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