“So, how’ve you been?”
You search for the words. Between unrelenting work chaos, managing virtual school, and the constant anxiety of dealing with a pandemic, it’s hard to know how to respond to a well-intended reach-out like this.
“Uh, we’re hanging in there! Crazy time right?” you awkwardly stammer back.
Whether it’s physically seeing your coworkers for the first time in a year, dialing into the family Zoom calls you’ve been ghosting lately, or striking up a chat with the other parents on the playground, most of us we want these relationships back. We miss the joy, support, and camaraderie that came from these interactions. Yet, plugging back into social relationships that have taken a long pause can be a little awkward. Here are four tips to help:
Acknowledge the weirdness (if there actually is any).