How to reconnect with an old friend

Try this

Okay this is random but you popped into my head today and I realized it's been way too long. No agenda — I just miss you and wanted to say hi.

The key: Name the gap without apologizing for it, and keep it warm and pressure-free. "We should catch up sometime" dies; "you popped into my head, I miss you" lands.

Write YOUR exact message → sided does it for you

This is a starting point — but the right words depend on who they are and your history. Tell Sided what you need to say and it writes it in your voice, a few ways.

More hard messages

say no to plans
apologize over text
set a boundary with someone
cancel plans last minute
tell someone you're not interested
bring up a problem