How to Reconnect With Family For The Holidays

Spending time with family and friends is one of the best things about the holiday season. While many people stay connected with their extended family on social media throughout the year, time, distance, and other factors may cause you to lose touch with those you were once close with.

The holidays can be a natural and much-needed excuse to get back in touch with loved ones. If you and the family member in question had a falling out, you may want to proceed with caution and consider whether now is an appropriate time to reach out (though most with the benefit of years will exhort not to wait until it is too late, lamenting that they didn’t ditch the drama and reconcile years earlier). However, if you simply lost touch over the years and you think that person would be receptive to a conversation, look them up and take the first step toward reconnecting.

Reconnecting With Long Lost Family Members

Finding a long lost family member you've lost touch with is only half the battle. If you want to reconnect, you'll have to start a conversation.