I want to do a better job connecting with my friends

12 Mar
2017

Over the years I have not done the best job staying in touch with my friends, especially my buddies from high school and college. As the years go by, and your responsibilities grow, it is easy to lose contact with your friends. For some reason, men are not good at maintaining male friendships. Like many men, I fell into this trap and did not keep strong ties with many of my friends over the years. I want to do a better job connecting with my friends in the future.

College graduation picture from 1990 on the lawn at UVA
College graduation picture from 1990 on the lawn at UVA

It is fun to catch up with old friends

I was reminded of this fact several times the past few years. Two years ago I attended my 25th college reunion at UVA. It was a fun time. I saw many college friends that I have not talked to in years. It was great to catch up with old friends. We all change and many of us dealt with similar challenges in our life. Another example – last year I was able to spend an evening with several of my good friends from high school. They are all great guys, but I did not really talk much with them at all the past twenty plus years. We were making up for lost time. Something similar happened when I attended my 30th high school reunion. Once again it was great to see everyone.

Photo from a high school social event I was able to attend.
Photo from a high school social event I was able to attend.

Connecting with my friends in Charlottesville

This past weekend I was down in Charlottesville and spent some time with one of my best college buddies – Joe. We both are busy, and it is a challenge for us to get together on a regular basis. Even though we only had a few hours together – it was great. We talked about getting more of us together later this year. I am already looking forward to that event. Reuniting with old friends is always fun.

Fraternity brothers connecting at a UVA football game

Women are better than men by far

Studies show that women do a much better job of being friends for life. How do they do it – by spending time together. Facebook helps – I have reconnected with many old friends, but nothing replaces face to face communications. I challenge you to keep in touch with your buddies – it will pay big dividends over the years. Don’t make the mistake I made and lose touch with your friends.

The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich man has many friends.

Proverbs 14:20

I am Doug Keating and this is my letter to sons.

5 thoughts on “I want to do a better job connecting with my friends

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  2. Whether you’ve been meaning to do so for a while now, or the thought just occurred, follow through on the desire to get in touch with someone by giving them a call.

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