Phone A Friend

4 Ways to use your smartphone to strengthen your friendships

Talking on the phone for hours is a pastime of the past.  But that doesn’t mean your smartphone can’t be a tool to strengthen your friendships..

When you think of them, text them.

Remember a time that you shared that made you laugh? Driving by a coffee shop where you shared a cup? Whatever small reminder brings a friend to mind, send a short message to tell them you are thinking of them.

Random acts of kindness.

Even if it’s not their birthday, it is easier than ever to send small gifts through text. Whether a gift card to Starbucks, or a small deposit in a Venmo account can make someone smile for no reason at all.

Listen as much as you share.

Be as comfortable lending an ear as you are calling to vent. When the only time the phone rings is when you need to unload, you are not making the needed investments in your friendship.

Use your reminders.

Mark down the dates that you share fun times together, things that your friend may not even remember, a celebratory dinner, a work milestone, or a movie you saw together.