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When an Old Friend Contacts you Out of The Blue (What it means)
It’s always a good feeling when an old friend reaches out to you, but what does it mean when they do? It could have a lot of different meanings so it is important to ask them the reason they reached out. This article will help you decode their message and understand why they contacted you.
What you should do if an old friend contacts you
If an old friend contacts you out of the blue, it is likely that they have been thinking about you and may want to reconnect. If you are interested in reconnecting with your old friend, there are a few things you can do to make the most of the situation.
First, take some time to catch up with your old friend. Talk about what has been going on in your life since you last spoke and ask them about their life as well. This will help you get reacquainted with each other and see if there is still a connection between you.
If you find that you have a lot in common and enjoy talking to your old friend, then make plans to meet up in person. Meeting in person will allow you to really get to know each other again and see if there is a potential for a renewed friendship.
Finally, keep in mind that even if things don’t work out with your old friend, it’s ok! People change and sometimes friendships just don’t work out. Don’t be discouraged – just keep meeting new people and expanding your social circle.
How to respond when an old friend contacts you
It can be really exciting (and a little bit nerve-wracking) when an old friend contacts you out of the blue. But what does it mean?
There could be a few reasons why your old friend has reached out to you. Maybe they’re feeling nostalgic and wanting to reconnect with someone from their past. Or, maybe they’ve seen something online that reminded them of you (such as a post about something you’re interested in or a photo from an event you both attended).
Whatever the reason, it’s always nice to hear from an old friend! Here are a few tips on how to respond:
Thank them for reaching out and catching up with them. Ask about what’s new in their life and share some news from your own life as well. If they mention anything that you’re also interested in, be sure to ask follow-up questions and continue the conversation. And if you’re ever in their area, let them know that you’d love to meet up in person!
Steps for making sure the contact isn’t fake
If you’ve been contacted by an old friend out of the blue, there are a few steps you can take to make sure the contact isn’t fake.
First, check their social media profiles. If they haven’t been active in years, or if their profile is full of fake looking photos, it’s likely that the contact is not legitimate.
Next, reach out to mutual friends or acquaintances and see if they’ve heard from the person recently. If no one has seen or heard from them in years, it’s likely that the contact is not legitimate.
Finally, trust your gut. If something feels off about the contact, or if you can’t verify that the person is who they say they are, it’s best to err on the side of caution and not respond.
Questions to ask when an old friend contacts you
It can be really exciting when an old friend contacts you out of the blue. But it can also be confusing and even a little bit scary. Before you commit to getting together with your old friend, it’s important to ask some questions to figure out what their intentions are.
Why did they reach out to you now?
Ask yourself why did they reach out to you now?
Many people only reach out to you for their selfish interest, or in their times of need. Just like how people only pray to God when things are bad for them.
Many times people will reach out to you, because they need money, not because they care about you, but because they want something from you.
Inevitably, if you help them in these time of need, they might never call you again, till the next time they need something.
What have they been up to since you last saw them?
Also, ask yourself what have they been up to since you last saw them?
Many people eventually become criminals. Just because you knew somebody two years ago, as a good, person, doesn’t mean they are still the same person.
You don’t want to reconnect with a criminal and jeopardize the rest of your life. Be careful who you invite into your life.
Some come to add to you, some come to subtract and destroy you.
Do they seem genuinely interested in reconnecting or are they just being polluted?
You should also know their motive behind trying to contact you.
Many people are haters and if you invite them into your life, they will ruin you.
What kind of person are they now?
Like said earlier, you need to find out which type of person they are. People change with time, some change positively, some change negatively.
Make sure you find out the type of person they are.
Are they someone you want to spend time with?
Birds of the same feather flock together. This is because it isn’t right to unequally yoke animals together.
So find people who you connect with mentally, and try to connect with them.
Some people aren’t on your frequency of thinking. You should know what you are doing.
Asking these questions will help you decide if meeting up with your old friend is something you really want to do.
Conclusion
In conclusion it is advisable to be neutral about things like this. Life is hard, and humans can be selfish. Nevertheless, people change and there is an iota of good in every individual.
Nevertheless, don’t be stupid, by opening yourself up to these people.
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Originally posted 2022-12-12 13:08:52.