Do you sometimes find yourself thinking about all the people you used to spend time with but don’t anymore? That’s completely normal. In some cases, it’s best to leave those people in the past. In others, it can feel amazing to reconnect. Not sure how to do that? These seven ways to reconnect with people you’ve lost touch with will help. 

1. Find Your High School Yearbook

One of the easiest ways to find old people from school is by searching for your yearbook. Luckily, you can find United States yearbooks easier than ever before thanks to the social internet. All you have to do is go find your digital yearbook online, set up a profile, and start connecting with faces you may have forgotten! The good thing about this is that the people on there have set up profiles themselves, so they are more likely to be open to reconnecting. 

2. Use Social Media

Social media is a great tool for connecting with others. Most people have a social media profile, so consider getting on Facebook, Instagram, or another platform to try and find old friends. Then, you can send them a friend request or follow them before sending a message. 

3. Schedule Something Low-Key

You don’t have to throw yourself into a big get-together! In fact, that can be overwhelming. Instead, try to schedule something low-key with your old friend. Something as simple as grabbing a coffee or a quick lunch is probably best. 

4. Get a Group Together

Sometimes, getting a larger group together can take the pressure off of meeting people. This is because you don’t have to worry as much about awkward silences, as there’ll be many people there to talk to! Even if you do not reconnect well with everyone, there’s a chance there will be at least one person there you get on with now just as much as you did in the past. 

5. Start Attending Events

This one is a little more indirect, but it could actually lead to more organic rekindling of friendships. If you live in an area where your old friends still live, there’s a higher chance you will run into them if you start going out and attending events in the area, such as local craft stalls or board game nights. If you run into someone you know, it’s much easier to start a conversation and ask them how they have been doing! 

6. Start with a Phone Call

A phone call can be a great way to start the conversation. It’s lower pressure than meeting up in real life, and it gives you the chance to see if you still have a connection as you did before. If you find yourself laughing and enjoying the conversation, you can then ask about meeting up in person. 

7. Accept Silence

Rejection is a part of life. Be mindful that not everyone wants to reconnect with people from their past, and the chances are that has nothing to do with you; more than likely, they are just not in a position in life where reconnection makes sense for them. It’s important to accept people’s silence and move on if it happens. It’s not a reflection on you!