I genuinely care about my friends and family, but I forget to stay in touch and it makes me feel awful.

I’ll go weeks or months without reaching out, not because I don’t care, but because once someone is out of sight they’re out of mind. Then I remember randomly, feel guilty, and put it off again.

I’ve tried reminders, calendars, notes but nothing really sticks long-term. It’s especially frustrating because I do want to maintain these relationships, it's like my brain just doesn’t cooperate.

Recently I've found a mobile app that helps (after rummaging through the useless, overwhelming ones) but I’m curious does anyone else struggle with this? Have you found anything that actually helps, or is this just one of those ADHD things you learn to live with?

Edit: For everyone asking the app is called Kinly Connect

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[–] 9 points 6 months ago (1 child)

I feel this in my soul. Whenever I do think about it, I don't have time to really commit to a conversation, but them another year passes without reaching out.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah I feel like the problem a lot of the time, for people like us, is that we think we have to have a full conversation which creates friction. This app helped me to realise all it takes is something small even a gif lol

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