While we are on the subject of summer fun – school reunions, family gatherings and old friend get together's, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of tips .  I have used all of them!  

Check out the cowboy boots! We were on a high school Theater Trip 

This summer I will be traveling and reconnecting with friends from school, summer camp and from a youth group that I belonged to as a teenager! It is going to be fun! 

Check out the hair styles

And I can not believe that I am posting this one (hey it is on my dream board so why not!) 

Her are my best tips for Reconnecting with Old Friends: 

1.  Open lines of communications – give them your email address , facebook, linkdin, Twitter, phone number etc
2.  Ask them what they have been up to before you start telling them your story. 
3.  Talk about a favorite event in the past that you shared together  that had a positive affect on your life today. 
4.  Bring with you pictures from the past – have a good laugh together! 
5.  Share pictures of the present!  Bring pictures of spouses, partners, kids, and grandchildren!
6.  Be a good friend to you old friend – sometimes it is not easy getting "back together" give them space to get used to the idea of having you around again. 
7. Don't judge a book by its cover!  We have all changed over the years! 
8. Set up a regular "date" online or off! 
9. Give them a friendship gift to remember your 'reconnection and your endless friendship" by. 
10.  Give them a hug! 

Tags: best friends, facebook, friendship, friendship gifts, international friendships, long distance friendships, reconnecting with friends, reunions, school reunions

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