I’m looking for some advice on how to navigate reconnecting with a girl after a long period. Here’s the situation: I met this friend a couple of years ago when she was doing an exchange program in my country. We recently started texting again, but I’m unsure about how to move forward with our communication.

We’re both in our late twenties (I’m 28 and she’s 24). I want to make sure I’m respectful and considerate in how I approach reconnecting.

Should I wait until she’s back from her trip (she mentioned she’ll be away for a bit) and then continue our conversation, or is there a better way to handle this? How do you usually reconnect with someone after a long time and build on the initial conversation?

Any advice or experiences from those who have navigated similar situations would be greatly appreciated!