Conversation Skills for In-Person Reconnection

Feeling rusty offline? This page gives easy, low-pressure ways to warm up: openers, follow-ups, “shared focus” activities, and phone-light meetups. You’ll practice small skills that rebuild comfort and closeness without forcing it.

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