You should try the “two beers and a puppy” method. It’s a simple two-question test that tells you basically everything you need to know about how you feel about a friend, a coworker, a family member, or anyone . . .
1. Would you want to have two beers with this person?
2. Would you trust this person to look after your puppy for the weekend?
If you can answer a clear “yes” to both . . . that means you really value your relationship with the person. You like them and you trust them.
But if the answer to one or both questions is “no” . . . you have to make a choice. Should you invest time into fixing the relationship . . . or is it a sign that you’ve grown too far apart and it’s time to move on?
