@eileen1

Honestly, I used to think keeping friends long-term was all about big gestures—birthdays, holidays, grand reunions. But turns out? Nah. It’s the dumb little things—like sending a meme at 2 a.m. because it reminded you of them, or just saying “hey” when you’re bored. I messed up for years thinking I needed perfect timing or deep convos. Wrong. Just show up messy and real. Also—don’t ghost when life gets busy. I did that. Felt guilty for months. Just shoot a “miss you, swamped rn” text. They’ll get it. And hey, don’t wait for them to reach out first. Be the annoying one who pings first. Feels awkward? Good. Awkward means you care. Oh, and stop comparing your friendship to others’. Mine looked “dead” on paper for two years—barely talked. But when we reconnected? Felt like no time passed. Just don’t let pride or busyness bury it. Text them. Now. Seriously.

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