Life as a college student can get pretty hectic, whether you’re rushing to sorority meetings or trying to meet deadlines. Before you know it, you’re only speaking to your best friend once a week when you usually saw her every day. This isn’t your fault, and it’s not hers either. But if you think it’s time to reignite that friendship with your BFF, follow these tips:
Have a “BFF Day”
Coordinate a time that works for both of you to spend the entire day together. Usually, I pick the day my best friend and I first met, and we call it our “BFF Anniversary Date.” Yes, it may be cheesy, but it does help you bond. Spend the day doing something you both like to do. If your best friend is dying to see the latest action movie, go with her, but only if she agrees to sit through the sappy romantic comedy you want to see as well. Sometimes you just have to compromise — even if it’s with your best friend.
Send him or her a hand-written letter
Who doesn’t love getting mail? Write your best friend a letter explaining everything you like about him or her and how much you miss hanging out together. If your best friend has been having a rough time lately, try to make him or her feel better. Trust me, this will brighten their day. Happiness is contagious, so seeing your best friend happy will also bring a smile to your face.
Have dinner together
The one thing I miss about living at home is sitting down to have dinner with my family. It’s a great time to vent about your terrible day or tell each other good news. Try setting aside time to make dinner with your best friend. If you’re not a whiz in the kitchen, then you may want to let him or her take the reigns on the cooking. When dinner is ready, set the table, grab that bottle of wine (if you’re 21), and sit down to enjoy a delicious meal with your BFF. If you’re in a long-distance friendship, then having a Skype date while you two are eating dinner together is a perfect alternative.
These tips may seem like something you would do if you were in a romantic relationship, but just like any relationship, you need to put in the time and effort — even if it’s just your best friend.