To stop growing apart from your best friend, counteract the natural urge to distance yourself and instead initiate connection with a kind gesture.
When you feel like you and your friend are drifting apart, it's common to want to distance yourself first. However, doing so isn't necessary and can exacerbate the issue.
The Power of a Simple Gesture
According to insights on maintaining connections, the simplest way to break the ice and keep your connection strong when you feel distance growing is through a kind, initiating gesture. This involves actively reaching out rather than withdrawing.
Instead of waiting for your friend to make the first move or pulling away yourself, be the one to bridge the gap.
Practical Application
This principle can be applied in various everyday scenarios:
- Being the first to say hi when you see them, such as encountering each other in a hallway or street. This is highlighted as a simple, effective example.
- Sending a quick text just to say you were thinking of them.
- Offering a genuine smile and asking how they are.
Taking this small step demonstrates that you value the friendship and are willing to put in the effort to maintain it, preventing the distance from growing.
