College is the prime spot for a thriving social life. There are a million organizations to join to make friends, classes every day to connect with people, campus jobs to mingle at, and local fast food restaurants that specifically cater to menial college dollars, eager to be spent on a meal that can barely be afforded.
But then, you graduate. Soon, you’re reminiscing on the countless sleepovers, movie nights, parties, and dinner dates. Where did the time go?
Here are some suggestions to manage this transition:
Find new ways to relate to each other.
Send voice message updates if you can’t find time to catch up with each other. Make a picture album and share weekly updates about your life. Send each other letters. It’s daunting, but if you really care about the friendship, it won’t feel difficult.
Communicate your new standards with your friends.
Maybe you have a new work schedule, and you aren’t able to talk to your friends as frequently anymore. Maybe you are going through a tough time, and you need a little more support in this season of your life.
Don’t be afraid to place people where they deserve to be in your life.
If someone hasn’t shown up for you after you’ve communicated with them, it’s okay to demote their place in your life.
Make new friends.
Join a local run club, pick up hobbies, and reach out to people on social media. It requires taking a chance and putting yourself out there.
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