By   MJ Schrader

"Sorry, I haven't talked to you in ages, I have been so busy" the words tumble out with ease. The answer back flows just as quick, "Oh I understand, life has just been crazy." And after a few rushed words the exchange is over.

The warm greeting two friends once exchanged, has now been replaced with this cold wave of words.

What happened to our time with friends?

Thanks to cell phones, instant messaging and text we can be in touch more than ever. Yet rather than communicate with important people in our lives we allow the daily routines grow out of proportion to our day.

There are only 24 hours a day, yet we try to spend 30. Then the routines require rushing and dash off some quick trivial text to our friends. "Just thought about you. We should get together soon," is the first text.

The answering text "Maybe next week" yet next week passes and the week after. Then either you run into each other or the text cycle starts over..

But where do I find time for friends?

You have work, you have practice and exercise. The children have their activities. You have events and meetings. Then you need to spend time with your children, pets, significant other or whoever. You have got to eat, take a shower. Don't forget the chores. Maybe a movie or video games on Friday night.

Are all those activities important?

Look at all the things you "must do." Seriously look at them, decide how many are actually important. Too often in life we place importance on being busy, not on the value of what we are doing. We make time for activities while forgetting about spending time with people who are important.

What can I do?

Look at your dinner time. Eat as a family, invite friends over. Rather than grab food every night, save your money for a once or twice a month dinner with special people.

Friday night could be a rotating movie night at various friends houses. Arrange a regular walking schedule to spend time with friends. Walking and talking is great exercise!

Why is time with friends so important?

When you spend time with friends, you have time to relax. Rather than be active and busy just for that reason, you get to be social. Letting your guard down and letting people into your life gives to both of you.

With good friends, spending time with them is energizing even if you get tired, you both recharge, which allows you to do more and do it better!

What is a friend? I will tell you...it is someone with whom you dare to be yourself. ~ Frank Crane

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