For the friend on the other side of this situation, it can feel like an admonishment and that it’s hard to then reach out because they feel like theyre in trouble, and don’t know how back to normal they’re allowed to be. so some enthusiastic normality from you (eg texting to hang out spontaneously, calling them, suggesting something they would like, sending them something that reminds u of them - whichever are normal for ur friendship) is vv helpful and reassuring
