Today’s collaborative post is about a set of people who are pretty important to my life, my framily.
As we get older, our friendship groups to scatter. Your school and uni friends will probably move away, and you might do the same. Before you know it, you have no friends nearby, and you have to work that bit harder to keep old friendships alive. It’s not easy, but it’s a reality many of us face.
Of course, online methods such as Facebook chat and Skype make it easier to keep in contact. But, if you want to keep that friend in your life, it’s essential you put in the effort to go and see them sometimes. And, they should return the courtesy.
Only, visits like these can be surprisingly tricky to traverse. You both have jobs, and perhaps even families. As such, you may keep on putting the trip off because you don’t want to impose. We’ve all made the same mistake and thus drifted away from those who were most important to us. To ensure that doesn’t happen to you, bite the bullet and pay a visit. Here are a few ways you can make sure the trip is a success.
Stay in a hotel, rather than expecting your friend to put you up
If your friend has babies in the house, it might not be practical for you to stay. They might still offer, but it’s worth booking a hotel, instead. That way, you can ensure you aren’t imposing. Plus, this gives them some space and ensures they can enjoy what time they do spend with you. So, if you’re visiting a friend in South Carolina, look for options such as the Crowne Plaza Greenville. If they live in a city area, like New York, look out for cheap accommodation which would serve your purpose.
Don’t leave the planning to them
The worst thing about having someone to stay is coming up with ideas to amuse them. If your friend has lived in their new location for a while, they might have lost sight of anything worth doing. After all, the novelty wears off when you’re around something all the time. As such, your visit may cause unnecessary stress, which isn’t good for anyone. To make sure that doesn’t happen, take a look at local sites, and don’t be afraid to suggest them. You could even look a little further afield, and do something which is new for both of you. Either way, getting your input will ensure your friend doesn’t stress out, and only looks forward to your company.
Remember to have some downtime
Of course, this is no ordinary vacation. Remember that the primary purpose of your trip is to catch up with your friend. So, you don’t want to fill every second of the day with excursions. Make sure that set at least one day aside for coffee dates, good food, and deep conversation. This is the part of your stay that’ll really reignite that friendship spark. And, when you look back, these will be the moments that you both cherish the most.
This post was a collaborative effort – please check out my disclosure policy for more details.