💌 Connection #28: The Spaces In Between

1 idea, 1 practice, 1 question

Hi friend,

Here’s 1 idea, 1 practice, and 1 question to create more expansive connections.

One idea to consider

Not every silence means something is wrong. Sometimes people pull back not because they don’t care, but because they’re processing, healing, or just trying to make it through the day. The spaces between messages are part of modern friendship. The pause between breaths in a long conversation.

We forget that closeness doesn’t require constant contact. It requires trust. Trust that the bond still exists even when it’s quiet. When we can hold that space gently, we allow love to stretch wider than the limits of time or texting.

One practice to try on

This week, instead of assuming what someone’s quiet means, give it a softer story.

Imagine they’re resting, reflecting, or just in a slower rhythm of life. Then, reach out anyway—with no pressure for them to respond. “Thinking of you” is sometimes all it takes to bridge the gap.

One question to ask

“When you go quiet, what do you usually need from your friends?”

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