I made a new friend my last semester of college. She was someone who seemed similar to me and sat next to me in class and we began casually talking. We instantly clicked and she was really cool and eventually I emailed her in class asking if she wanted to meet up and talk about the class and exchange notes. She emailed back enthusiastically agreeing and gave me her number so we could text. We were gonna meet up on the weekend but eventually she moved it to Monday before class in the library.
When we met up we clicked just the same and ended up talking and laughing about all kinds of things. Neither one of us wanted to leave. She told me she had such a friendship crush on me and had been trying to get my Instagram in class and that I was so nice.
She skipped a lot of classes but we’d occasionally text about class related things. On the last day we met up and ended up walking to class together. We have each other on social media and i’ve since graduated and she texted me congrats and all that stuff. About a month ago I texted her asking to catch up and hang out and she enthusiastically agreed. We met up at a cute cafe and caught up and it was like no time passed and the convo flowed. We were gonna hangout Sunday but she got busy and asked Monday morning instead. While we were there we talked and she brought up her birthday party and invited me. I agreed and took the day off work to come since i thought it would also be an opportunity to meet other new girls from my college. I went and it was fun and ofc my class friends other close friends were there so she was having fun but was also making sure I was ok throughout the night which I appreciated. After the night ended she hugged me and told me to make sure I texted her when I got home and i answered right away and she said she was glad I could make it.
So I don’t have a lot of girlfriends lol and dk how to navigate friendships. Would I always just keep asking her to catch up every now and then?
When we met up we clicked just the same and ended up talking and laughing about all kinds of things. Neither one of us wanted to leave. She told me she had such a friendship crush on me and had been trying to get my Instagram in class and that I was so nice.
She skipped a lot of classes but we’d occasionally text about class related things. On the last day we met up and ended up walking to class together. We have each other on social media and i’ve since graduated and she texted me congrats and all that stuff. About a month ago I texted her asking to catch up and hang out and she enthusiastically agreed. We met up at a cute cafe and caught up and it was like no time passed and the convo flowed. We were gonna hangout Sunday but she got busy and asked Monday morning instead. While we were there we talked and she brought up her birthday party and invited me. I agreed and took the day off work to come since i thought it would also be an opportunity to meet other new girls from my college. I went and it was fun and ofc my class friends other close friends were there so she was having fun but was also making sure I was ok throughout the night which I appreciated. After the night ended she hugged me and told me to make sure I texted her when I got home and i answered right away and she said she was glad I could make it.
So I don’t have a lot of girlfriends lol and dk how to navigate friendships. Would I always just keep asking her to catch up every now and then?
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Aww it sounds like you really clicked with this girl! That's so awesome you found a new friend.
As for keeping in touch, I'd say text her every now and then just to check in, share funny things that remind you of her, maybe send memes back and forth. But don't wanna come on too strong and smother her either.
Suggest hanging out once every few weeks or months - invite her for coffee, to go shopping, a movie night, cool events you think she'd like. Keep in varied so she knows you value her company over just doing one activity.
Comment and like her social posts to stay engaged when you're not together in person too. Show interest in her life. Maybe start a group chat with other girls from class to stay connected as a squad.
Mostly let the communication be natural - you don't wanna set rigid expectations that could stress things. Go with the flow and have fun together! I'm sure she appreciates your friendship. Keep shining bright sis!
maybe see if there is an event you would both be interested in. A concert of movie or something.