People Pleaser

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Yes, you are kind and respectful to others. Yes, you care about their feeling. Yes, you try to make them happy with your efforts. There is nothing bad in it. . But what if your this habit becomes obsession. And that destroys your own self-esteem and mental health. Starting from frustration, to feeling helpless in expressing on thoughts and opinion. It all happens when you ignore your own happiness for people. Be kind always to people but not at cost of your own self-esteem. Set boundaries and stick to them, that's a fair deal. Moreover, you don't need to prove your worthiness to every person. We can't satisfy all of them. So it's good to set the boundaries and never drop the head.
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Reconnecting with an old friend

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Do you remember the days when you used to talk and laugh for hours sitting with your best friends in an empty classroom? There were almost endless things to talk about, and time flew by as you chatted together. But, when was the last time you had a long talk with that old friend of yours? If it’s been quite a while, read on!

Everyone’s busy. Due to hectic schedules, life changes, big moves, and more, people often lose touch with their pals. We know talking to an old friend after a long time feels overwhelming, and a lot of people want to reconnect but it isn’t happening. 


The reality is that people find it a bit awkward to get back in touch with their friend if they haven’t spoken for a while. Although you have a temptation to talk to your friend, you might worry about how to start a conversation. To help you out, here are some conversation starters to help you reconnect.

Start with something simple
Let’s make it simple and direct. After all, you were good friends once - and you can be again. You can follow any of the following expressions to strike up the conversation.
  • Hey, how’ve you been?
  • I haven’t seen you in ages!
  • I haven’t seen/talked to you for so long!
  • How long has it been since I last saw/talked to you?
Expand the topic
Ask about their current situation. Try “What have you been up to?” This question is a natural way to continue the conversation and ease you into a longer discussion.

Bring back good old memories
Bring up old memories while talking - it will give you both something to speak about where you can share common ground and interests.

Dig Deeper
Dig deeper and express genuine interest by asking follow-up questions to their responses. Use words like “how,” “when,” and “why” in your question.

End conversation with a plan
When you end the conversation, make sure you have made a plan for the next meet-up. You can consider following phrases to wind up the call or chat.
  • We should catch up soon. When are you free next?
  • We should get together. What do you think?
  • We should get coffee soon. What is your schedule?


Contrastingly, I tried to reconnect with some of my old friends, seeking support for encouraging my blog writing.  Now it's your turn to start a conversation with a friend you haven't spoken to in a while. 

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