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This is a really good question for me, because I’ve a number of stories about this topic! I’ll tell you why: I’m a really social person, and I also went to school, primary and secondary school, before the age of WeChat and social media, so I actually remember the days when you basically had to visit your friends, or phone their parents to ask them if they were coming out to play… Anyway, so as the years went by we lost touch with a lot of friends, and only really got back in touch with them because of the introduction of social media in mainstream society. The one I was especially pleased about getting back in contact with was a girl called Xiao Shuang, she was a petite, pretty, quiet, but super-intelligent girl who was most certainly my best friend for many years in school. She had an amazing sense of humour too, and I’ll never forget her jokes and pranks in class. Anyway, we got in touch, exchanged contact details, and met in person in Beijing. It was great to see how much she had grown up and changed, although she maintained the same sense of humour and attitude to life as before. We met around the Lama temple area of Beijing, and we went to drink a coffee in one of cute coffee shops in a street called Wu Dao Ying. The café we chose to meet in was dedicated to cats! Yes, there are lots of cats in this café – real cats as well as pictures and ornaments of cats. We talked about our studies, life now, life then, how things have changed, and our aspirations for the future. I found it particularly interesting to discuss with her how she had changed, how her interests in life had developed and the challenges she had faced over the years when we had been out of touch with each other. It made me realise that I should make more effort to get in touch with more old friends from the past – and that it’s definitely worth it. We learn a lot from sharing experiences with other people and keeping in touch with people we knew in childhood. So, all in all meeting Xiao Shuang after all these years was a brilliant experience and I would strongly recommend that anyone make every effort to get back in touch with old school friends.  

People lose contact with some friends for a variety of reasons. One reason is that their paths in life diverge and their lives go in different directions. They lose common interests and goals, and life moves on, their ambitions change and their priorities differ. This is not always the case, but sometimes is what happens, often gradually over time. It’s a common reason anyway. Another reason might be that you end up losing your friends’ contact details, though today this is less common because people are often connected quite extensively with many friends and friends of friends via various online social media accounts.

I don't think it's necessarily better to have a lot of friends or just a few - it's more about the quality of those friendships. Having a large social circle can be great for networking and diverse experiences but maintaining many friendships can be time-consuming. On the other hand, a smaller group of close friends often provides deeper, more meaningful connections. It really depends on one's personality and what they value in friendships.

Not at all! While having more friends might expose you to a wider range of perspectives, a small group of diverse friends can still broaden your horizons significantly. It's not about the quantity, but the quality and variety of experiences you share. Plus, close friendships often lead to deeper conversations and more meaningful exchanges, which can be incredibly enriching and eye-opening.

I'd like to think I'm pretty good at maintaining relationships, but it's definitely something I'm always working on. I try to stay in touch regularly, remember important dates, and be there when my friends need support. It's about being genuine, showing interest in their lives, and being willing to put in the effort. That said, it's a two-way street, and sometimes relationships naturally drift apart despite our best efforts.

Making new friends is essential for personal growth and adapting to life changes. New friends can introduce us to fresh perspectives, different cultures, and new experiences. They can also provide support when we move to a new place or start a new job. Plus, as our interests and circumstances change over time, we might connect with people who share our current passions or life stages.

Sometimes we have to let go of old friendships, and it's often a natural part of life. As we grow and change, we might find we have less in common with some friends. Other times, it could be due to physical distance or conflicting schedules making it hard to stay in touch. Occasionally, it might be because a friendship becomes unhealthy or one-sided. While it can be sad, it often makes room for new, more fitting friendships in our current life stage.