Staying In Touch

I got a call from a close friend last night--someone I went to graduate school with. I hadn’t realized it, but we hadn’t talked since the new year-–almost four months! I used to be pretty good about staying in contact with my friends. But when I started my own business three years ago, regular calls to friends slowly became a thing of the past. And since becoming Martha's apprentice, I’ve been so busy that I barely have time to call my family, let alone my friends. But talking with my friends last night made me realize just how much I miss keeping in touch. Nothing is more important than family and close friends. No matter how busy I am, I’m going to make a concerted effort to call all my girlfriends and catch up. Most of them probably don't even know what I've been up to since moving to New York. Hopefully they'll still remember my voice. I'd love to hear how you stay in touch with your friends--especially those who live in other cities or states.

Comments

[Jessica Hood]

Staying in touch gets harder & harder as we get older & are more involved in our own responsibilities. But I also find I rely more on these close relationships the crazier life gets. My best friend & I call each other when we know we're driving to/from work. Of course we all email, but personal calls as well as occasional notes cheer us all up!

[Deb FB]

When you are as busy as you are at this time in your life, having contact with friends and family is really important. It keeps you grounded. I find that I need to have that contact moreso as I get older. Life is hectic these days, and sitting and talking with a friend or a family member, talking over old times or the news of the day, and even enjoying a small glass of wine while conversing can be very therapeutic. It keeps me sane.

[Nicole Klein]

I keep in touch with out-of-town friends through email and phone calls but also through old-fashion envelope-and-a-stamp letters. I think it says something about your friendship when a person takes the time and effort to sit down and handwrite you a letter.

[Christie Abraham]

I stay in touch via e-mail and cell phone. With weekends free on my cell phone, I try and take advantage of that time to make my calls to friends, siblings and my dear aunt who lives in Georgia.

I have a penpal in Canada that I met throught the internet. We both had belonged to a lose weight buddy thing. We've been friends for over five years now. We do send each other real letters and photos.

I also utilize e-mail alot. What did we do before we had e-mail? It's convenient, easy to correct any mistakes, and gets there a lot quicker than snail mail.

I think it's important to stay in contact with those you love and care about. Few things in life are more important than family and friends. These relationships have to be nurtured, just like anything else that is worthwhile.

Christie

[Shana Fields]

I have found classmates.com and my alumni database have been really helpful to find old friends. We are having our 10 year sorority reunion this summer, and I have found some sisters and friends I have lost and emailed them, and it has been SO MUCH fun to hear from them and see photos of their families.