Labilate friendships again: This is how the resuscitation is successful!

friendships play a crucial role in our lives, but we often lose sight of old acquaintances. A current view by psychotherapist Wolfgang Krüger shows that reviving old friendships not only can be possible, but can also be extremely valuable. In his experience, 90% of the former friends he contacted reacted positively.

These early friendships are significant because they share intensive memories that often cannot offer newer acquaintances. It is normal for friends to remove each other over time; are not necessary to do a guilty conscience. Statistically speaking, most friendships last about seven years. There are often lack of time, moving or life changes.

strategies for the care of friendships

To keep friendships stable, it is important to regularly enter into new relationships. A change is particularly important in the middle of life: While friends in the 20s are of great importance, friendship activity between the ages of 35 and 45 often decreases. It is interesting that women in the middle of life are increasingly looking for contacts. Resignation with regard to friendships can lead to problems in old age.

Before re -contact with old friends, it is recommended to find out more about their current living conditions. This can be done either by phone or in writing, with both contact methods have their advantages and disadvantages. In particular, the written contact is perceived as more polite after a long time. In addition, “I messages” should be used to make the conversation easier. Meeting with old friends can cause a feeling of strangeness and at the same time familiarity.

Studies by psychologist William Chopik also show that friendships promote well -being and health. The findings show the relevance and the value of relationships in all phases of life and encourage to revive old contacts.

For further information on this topic, a contribution by Gesund-aktiv-alter-werden.de referred.

In addition, further details on the importance of friendships in an article of the ovb-online.de