The final friendship challenge of the year is to write one friend a real letter. This was inspired by the novel I'm currently reading and loving--The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

Yes, it can be typed and even sent via email. But this NOT a text saying, “I hope you’re well" or "I miss you."

Write an honest, thoughtful note saying:

• Here’s why you matter to me. . . Or
• I keep thinking about the time you . . . 
• My year was better because you . . . 
• I’m grateful for the way you. . . 
• This memory still sticks with me because . . . 

It can be one paragraph, but it should be from the heart. 

If you’ve been following the challenges, this is the perfect finale. If you’re new, it’s a surprisingly easy way to deepen one friendship right now. This challenge doesn’t require making plans, arranging childcare, or leaving the house. This is all about a few sincere sentences that could make someone’s entire year.

I also did a super-speed recap of all eleven previous challenges. So if you missed a few, you’ll catch up in minutes. And you’ll hear why I'm retiring the challenges for next year. (Not the podcast, just the challenges.)

Make sure to visit me and fellow Dear Nina listeners in the Facebook Group or on my Substack newsletter to let us know you completed the task.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Find all previous Dear Nina Friendship Challenges here.
• The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
• Find me at the Dear Nina Facebook group to report on what you did this month to bring some joy to a friend!

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