Make the first move to take care of your relationships

Don't wait for the other person to ask you to meet at the park and have lunch. Have the initiative of opening your chat box and strike a conversation with your friend. For a relationship to grow or be maintained, actions must be done.

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Through my school years, I have noticed that relying on the school itself, clubs, classes, and other institutions are good ways to meet new people and friends. There is always a set time and location for gathering. However, as we move away from school and move forward in our own lives, it gets harder to meet new people or even meet with friends.

Without the schedule of institutions, the burden of planning and following through with the plan is on the individuals. All the details including the time and place must come from you and your friends.

Of course, there are difficulties to have social gatherings even without the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses are also a factor. In that case, even a simple conversation would be enough to send a message of care for your friend.

I learned early on to never wait for the other person to call. Or to solely rely on an event like a concert to have an excuse to meet. If you want to take care of your relationships, you have to have the initiative. Even a small act of asking about their day would be enough to make them feel acknowledged and appreciated and already goes a long way.