Friendship falls apart for many reasons—a huge fight, distance, loss of interest, and some other personal reasons. But if both parties are interested to be friends still, there is no reason why the friendship shouldn’t be saved. Who knows, this friendship might grow a lot deeper than before.

If you want to breathe life on a dying friendship :(

Here are some tips.

· Find ways to communicate. Whether you are miles apart or living in the same building, make sure to have an open line of communication. Landline. Cell phone. Email. Chat.

· Forgive the offense. If an offense broke the friendship apart, it is time to forgive, forget, and move forward. If you were the offended party, openly tell your friend that she has already been forgiven.

Apologize. If you are the offending party, let go of your pride and ask for forgiveness. Remember that reconciliation starts with a word of apology. Make sure to apologize in person, but if that it is not possible, like when you are living in a different country or state, you can do it by some other means.

Show your concern. Even if you are not as close as you once had been, show your friend that you still care for her. You can show your concern in different ways. If one of her family members is sick, you can send her a short thoughtful note. Send her a gift on her birthday. Congratulate her for her success in work. And wish her well if she is starting a new project.

Allow her to be her own person. People grow, and sometimes the friend you know very well will grow into a different person. The things you both enjoy will become distasteful to her. Allow her to grow and accept her individuality.

Go out once in a while. In any relationship, it is very important to have a personal interaction. This is why you need to go out with your friend at least once a month. If you are living far apart, make an effort to visit her in her place or invite her to your place. Take this as your time to rediscover each other, have some good laughs, dine together, and talk about anything that comes to mind.