7 Little Ways to Show Your Friends How Much You Care

Published on 11/12/2019 at 4:48 PM

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I'll admit it — I'm a card hoarder. I'll leave birthday cards and thank you notes out on my kitchen table for weeks after I receive them, just because I can't bring myself to throw away all those thoughtful sentiments from my friends.

After all, that's what friendship is really about: all the sweet, little moments that reveal how much you care about each other. You don't have to come up with some elaborate grand gesture either — something as simple as a thoughtful handwritten note or spur-of-the-moment phone call can be incredibly heartwarming. Putting in just a tiny bit of effort to make a connection can really make a big impact, so show your friends how much you care about them with these small but meaningful gestures.

Surprise Them With a Sweet Treat

Who doesn't like a doughnut every now and then? Brighten your cubicle buddy's day by bringing in their favorite flavor on a random Tuesday, or surprise your roommate by picking up a cinnamon roll on a Sunday morning.

Call Them Up For No Particular Reason

Getting an out-of-the-blue call from a long-distance friend just to catch up can be such a pleasant surprise. Even if they don't pick up, you can leave a sweet message just saying hi.

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Make a Point to Remember the Important Moments

Become that friend who never misses a birthday, first day at a new job, or any other important milestone — with a little help from calendar reminders. Day-of notifications will help you remember to pick up a birthday gift or just check in to see how that big presentation went, and your friends will definitely feel the love.

Pass Them an Old-School Note

Remember when you would spend hours working on a note to your best friend, complete with several different colors of ink and intricate doodles? Bring back those days by writing your friend a heartfelt note, just because. It's way more special than sending a text.

Celebrate Your Friend-iversary

Anniversaries aren't just for romantic couples: after all, your BFFs can have just as big of an impact on your life as your significant other. Pinpoint the season when you first met, then make it a point to get together every year around that time for a spa day, fancy dinner, or weekend getaway to celebrate.

Get the Grown-Up Version of a Friendship Bracelet

There's something so pure about giving your bestie a friendship bracelet — but that doesn't mean you have to go back to the woven ones you made at sleep-away camp. Instead, buy two of something you both love, like matching headbands, dainty gold necklaces, athleisure leggings, or whatever speaks to the two of you!