I was suddenly contacted by someone who I hadn't been in touch for a long time, and I couldn't escape these 3 reasons!
Just when you thought your former friends had disappeared from your life, suddenly one day, they contacted you again. This sudden contact makes it impossible for you to stay away. I have experienced the same thing, but I can't escape the following 3 reasons that make me rethink many things.
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Let me introduce myself first. I'm Li Yang. I'm 35 years old. I grew up in an ordinary city family. Professionally, I'm a freelancer with a focus on writing and consulting services. Life is always dull and even a little depressing. And just recently, a person who I hadn't been in touch with for a long time suddenly appeared in my life, causing me a lot of distractions.
The story takes place on an ordinary weekend afternoon. While I was concentrating on writing, my phone suddenly vibrate. I turned on my phone and saw that it was Zhang Chao! We were good friends in college, but gradually lost touch after graduation. This time he contacted me out of the blue, which surprised me. So, I couldn't help but open this message.
"Hey, Li Yang, long time no see!Do you have time to come out for a cup of coffee?" Zhang Chao's message seemed very casual.
I looked at the message and hesitated. I remember we made an appointment to keep in touch after graduation, but we really didn't hear anything as time went on. Now that he's coming to me out of the blue, I can't help but be a little confused. But in the end, I decided to meet him because I couldn't escape the following three reasons:
### **Reason 1: I can't help but miss the memories of the past**
Chao and I had countless wonderful times in college. We often play ball and eat together, and support and encourage each other. During that time, we were not stressed, we just enjoyed life. Looking back now, I really miss it.
When I accepted Zhang Chao's invitation, a longing arose in my heart to go back to the past and regain that easy friendship. Perhaps this gathering can help me rediscover my former self and give me more courage and motivation to move forward.
### **Reason 2: Worries about the future can't be escaped**
Although I live a freelance life, I always feel a little uneasy. Without a steady source of income, the pressure is high. Every day, we need to find projects and strive for collaborations, often facing uncertainty and struggle.
Meeting Zhang Chao, an entrepreneur who is now in full swing, made me fall into comparison and reflection. In my heart, he will always be a courageous person, but I have always stood still and dare not take a step. This meeting may bring me new revelations and bring out the potential within me to step out of my comfort zone and bravely face the challenges ahead.
### **Reason 3: Cherish and think about interpersonal relationships**
I've been a loner all these years. The fierce competition at work and the busyness of life made me gradually forget the existence of friends. Suddenly, Zhang Chao's connection broke my loneliness and made me realize the importance of human relationships.
Perhaps because of my reunion with Zhang Chao, I began to re-examine my life. I can no longer focus all my attention on work and have to learn to balance career and life better. I want to have a coffee chat with Zhang Chao, hear about his current situation, and share my story. Through this gathering, maybe I can rediscover the friendships I once neglected and breathe new life into my life.
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Although I was full of apprehension before meeting Zhang Chao, my final decision was to be brave enough to go to see him. Because I know that this reunion is not just a simple gathering, but an opportunity for me to re-examine the past, look to the future, and cherish my relationships.
Perhaps, you and I will encounter such a situation, some people suddenly appear in our lives and we can't stay away. Revisiting the past, meeting the challenges of the future, and cherishing relationships are things we cannot ignore. So, when you encounter this opportunity, you might as well be bold and step out of your comfort zone to face this change.
If you've had a similar experience, please share your stories and thoughts. Let's explore three reasons why we can't escape when someone we haven't been in touch for a long time suddenly contacts us.
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*(This article is purely fictitious, if there is any similarity, it is purely coincidental)*