Relationships

Girl Talk: Facebook Friends

One of my friends from junior high just tracked me down on Facebook. I don't have time to rekindle long-dormant friendships. How do I respectfully communicate this?

By Kitty O'Callaghan, Babytalk
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Q: One of my friends from junior high just tracked me down on Facebook. I don't have time to rekindle long-dormant friendships. How do I respectfully communicate this?

A: You don't have to. So much time has elapsed, chances are there won't be enough twigs of shared experience to rekindle anything. Tell her in a cheerful response what a pleasant surprise it was to hear from her, give her the latest ages of your kids, and wish her well.



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