Even with so much technology and so many different apps and programs designed to help us connect with other people, it’s still surprisingly easy to lose touch with your friends. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stay connected and involved in each other’s lives. To help you do it, we’ve put together a handy list of ways you can keep in touch with your friends.

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Play online games together.

  1. Catch up while you have fun playing together. There are a bunch of different gaming apps you can use or you can use a classic console such as a PlayStation or an Xbox if all of your friends have the same console. Many games also have chat features so you can talk to each other while you play. You can catch up on each other’s lives, celebrate a win in the game, or poke fun at each other when a player makes a mistake.[2]
    • You can all agree on a time to hop on the game and play together.
    • There are a ton of different games from first-person shooters to turn-based puzzle games so you can find one that everyone will enjoy or take turns picking the game.
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Challenge each other to share an experience together.

  1. Start a fitness or wellness challenge or try to raise money for a cause. Find something that’s in line with you and your friends’ goals, such as getting in shape or spending more time reading. Check-in with each other to stay motivated and on track towards your goal. It’s a fun way to stay in touch and it’s a shared experience you can have with your friends, even if you live miles apart from each other.[6]
    • For instance, you can start a challenge to walk for 30 minutes a day or do 20 push-ups a day. Whenever you do your part, you can text or message your friends about it.
    • A challenge also doesn’t require live conversation and your friends can message and do the challenge on their own schedule.
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Send memes, articles, or videos to your friends.

  1. Share something you think they’ll enjoy to stay connected. If you come across a really funny meme or an interesting article, send it to your friends! Chances are they’ll laugh or find it interesting as well. Plus, you don’t really need a reason to send a photo or a video. Just text or message it to them whenever you come across something you think they’ll like to let them know you’re thinking of them.[7]
    • For instance, if you and your friends are big fans of The Office, you can send a meme from the show that you think they’ll find funny.
    • You can also send news articles you think they’ll enjoy.
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Connect through social media.

  1. Keep up with each other’s lives and interact with your friends. Add and follow your friends on any social media platforms you share such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Check in on their profiles to see what’s going on with them and comment on posts to say hello. You can also tag them in posts and send them direct messages to talk to them.[8]
    • Social media is a great way to see your friend’s family and the things they’re into. For instance, you can comment on pictures of their children or congratulate them if they get a job promotion.
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Set a standing date to contact each other.

  1. Find a time that works for everyone. It may seem simple enough to just call your friends or send them a message to stay in touch, but life can get crazy sometimes. It’s easy to lose track of time and suddenly you haven’t spoken to your friends in weeks or even months! Ask your friends when they’re most available to talk or send messages and make a commitment to get in touch with each other then.[11]
    • For instance, if you’re free on Wednesday nights and your friend has a break from work at the same time, you can set it as a standing date to contact each other.
    • Things can come up last minute, so it’s also important to be flexible. Just try to let your friend know if you can’t call or talk to them if you’re busy when you’re supposed to connect.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I avoid the "elephant" in the room as much as possible?
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    Community Answer
    You could hangout with other friends around the room. Just act as if that "elephant" isn't even there. Don't let that person ruin your day or night.
  • Question
    How should I start a note when trying to catch up with old friends?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could start by saying something like "I was just thinking about..." and then bring up a fun memory the two of you shared.
  • Question
    What if they are in a different country?
    Isobel
    Isobel
    Community Answer
    You could write letters, text, email, or use social media. Just because your friend is in another country doesn't mean you can't stay connected!
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Tracey Rogers, MA
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This article was co-authored by Tracey Rogers, MA. Tracey L. Rogers is a Certified Life Coach and Professional Astrologer based in Philadelphia. Tracey has over 10 years of life coaching and astrology experience. Her work has been featured on nationally syndicated radio, as well as online platforms such as Oprah.com. She is certified as a Coach by the Life Purpose Institute, and she has an MA in International Education from George Washington University. This article has been viewed 299,500 times.
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Article SummaryX

To keep in touch with your friends, text or call them when you think of them and ask how they are. For example, you could text your friend something like, “I just heard our song on the radio and it reminded me of you. How are you doing?” Or, if your friend’s obsessed with a certain actor, you can start a conversation by asking if they’ve seen their latest movie. Then, you can ask if they’re free for a call or video chat sometime. Or, schedule to meet up if you live nearby. If your friend is on social media, like and comment on their posts to stay connected. You can also use other online services to connect with your friends, like playing games together or setting up a shared playlist on Spotify. For more tips from our co-author, including how to catch up with several friends at once, read on!

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