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onetime2 · 02-26-2004, 07:59 AM

My first response would probably be "Where's that $1000 I loaned you?" then tell them I'm joking if they haven't figured it out from the stupid grin on my face already.

From there I'd probably give a brief rundown of how long I've known them and things we've enjoyed together. I'd try to keep it a little vague because it can be very frustrating for someone to get a lot of information quickly and not be familiar with any of it.

Then I'd throw out the possibility that maybe I'd bring some pictures and such on upcoming visits (but I wouldn't actually bring them until they brought up the subject again). I'd try to set a general schedule of when I'd come by to see them and let them know they can ask me anything that way they would be able to count on someone to be coming by regularly that could offer some help/guidance without the uncertainty of coming around on random days. Maybe say, I'll stop by on Friday, after work and make it a regular thing on Fridays. I'd also be looking to rebuild the friendship and doing things together. Not necessarily all (or only) the things we used to do but anything to distract them from the pressure of trying to remember everything. Give them the opportunity to have fun without showing disappointment or concern if they don't remember something.

02-26-2004, 07:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	My first response would probably be "Where's that $1000 I loaned you?" then tell them I'm joking if they haven't figured it out from the stupid grin on my face already. From there I'd probably give a brief rundown of how long I've known them and things we've enjoyed together. I'd try to keep it a little vague because it can be very frustrating for someone to get a lot of information quickly and not be familiar with any of it. Then I'd throw out the possibility that maybe I'd bring some pictures and such on upcoming visits (but I wouldn't actually bring them until they brought up the subject again). I'd try to set a general schedule of when I'd come by to see them and let them know they can ask me anything that way they would be able to count on someone to be coming by regularly that could offer some help/guidance without the uncertainty of coming around on random days. Maybe say, I'll stop by on Friday, after work and make it a regular thing on Fridays. I'd also be looking to rebuild the friendship and doing things together. Not necessarily all (or only) the things we used to do but anything to distract them from the pressure of trying to remember everything. Give them the opportunity to have fun without showing disappointment or concern if they don't remember something. __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.