a day ago
Before you reconnect with an old friend online, ask yourself these questions
I was scrolling mindlessly through Facebook when I saw it: A decade-old friend request had suddenly been accepted. My heart raced. This once-dear friend had ended our relationship years ago, and I had been deeply wounded. But now I wondered whether reconnecting was a good idea.
Research has shown that it takes over 200 hours to make a close friend, and even longer as we get older. By contrast, reuniting with a former pal can be just a few keystrokes away.
