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What can you do to maintain friendships even when you are busy?
Be a friend in need. Avoid being judgmental. Listen and make it clear your support is always there. Offer practical help with the friend’s children or home. Let friends in crisis know they can call on you any time.
How do you tell your friends you’re busy?
Effective alternatives to ‘I’m so busy’
- Tell them what you’re up to. Let the other person know what you have going on.
- Take a rain check. This method is especially effective when you’re declining an invitation from a superior.
- Be honest, lend a hand.
- Just say yes.
What should a good friend avoid to maintain consistency in friendship?
Answer: The Friend Who’s Always Complaining.
How do you maintain a friendship with your best friend?
To maintain a friendship, keep in touch with your friend by texting, calling, or getting together. Also, make an effort to celebrate special occasions with them, like their birthday or after they get a big promotion. When they go through a hard time, offer to help or to simply be there for advice or sympathy.
How can I help a friend who is going through hard times?
Offer your help when they need it. If you hear that your friend is going through a hard time or they seem down and depressed, ask them how they are doing. Give them a call or talk to them in person and ask them how you can help.
How do you deal with conflict in a friendship?
Overcoming Conflict Apologize when you make a mistake. Tell your friend that you forgive them after they apologize. Encourage your friend to succeed, even if you’re jealous. Limit your expectations and don’t make assumptions. Remember the things that made you friends in the first place.
How do you make friends when you have a busy schedule?
Keep having fun with them and doing fun things; keep that environment of leisure, and taking a break from day-to-day life. Keep talking and sharing your stories about work, family, relationships, and day to day life. It sounds simple, but that’s partly what friendship is about: sharing life.