Adulthood is full of responsibilities, from chasing deadlines on weekdays to finishing up chores and running errands on weekends. Amid all this, catching up with friends, even by text takes a backseat. People blame their texting habits- they don't know how to initiate a conversation other than the basic hi or hello, or sometimes don't know what to text back or talk about. Addressing this issue of how to keep up with friends as someone who has bad texting skills, Genny Diehl, dating coach as described by her IG bio, proposes an unconventional, yet convenient way.
She puts this as an efficient way to keep up with long-distance friends especially. Bad texting habits often include not replying to messages for days, unintentionally ghosting, or going long periods without checking in. In , many digital tools at our disposal can help someone stop their bad texting habits with their friends. Genny mentioned one such tool that may help. Relationship coach explains what's clingy and what's not. A post shared by Genny Diehl Dating Coach datingcoachdiehl.
Genny recommended using Google Calendar, or any equivalent calendar or daily planner, to stay on top of daily tasks. While it's commonly used to track work, it can also help keep up with personal life. It can be used to schedule check-ins with friends. So friend's going on a date next Tuesday, I'll put in my calendar for next Wednesday to text and ask how that date went. Furthermore, she added that if it's a bigger event like her friend getting a promotion, she'll put a task on the calendar and send flowers.
With this habit, friendships become sustainable with frequent check-ins on their life, despite busy schedules.
Genny added this habit made her a more sweet and considerate friend, and this regular check-in even opened up the conversations smoothly. Here's how to reconnect with your estranged friend. By Adrija Dey. Share Via. Friends begin to drift apart when they no longer catch up over text or in person.
