Use this to: propose a new way of staying connected when the old arrangement no longer works.
Try it
- Name what changed. Time, health, energy, responsibilities, distance, or needs.
- Identify what you want to preserve. What part of the connection matters to you?
- Propose one adjustment. Change the frequency, length, format, or expectations together.
Example
Weekly evening visits have become exhausting after a work change. You still want time with your friend. You suggest a shorter weekend walk twice a month and ask what would work for them.
Your next step: Prepare: “I value …. The current arrangement is difficult because …. Could we try …?”