‘The years melted away’: long-lost friends on the joy of meeting up again

Alison Carter (left) and her friend Kelly. Photograph: Alison Carter

The more surprising a message from an old friend is, the more appreciative the recipient, according to a recent study. We spoke to four pairs of friends who had drifted apart and restored their relationships after receiving a message out of the blue.

‘I don’t have a sister, but it was like she was’