Conversations fade. Life interrupts. Weeks pass. And then you wonder: is it too late to reach back out? Almost never.
'Hey, it's been a while — I've been thinking about our last conversation' is perfect. You don't owe anyone a full account of your absence.
Mentioning a detail from your last chat shows the conversation stayed with you. That alone is meaningful.
The first message back is the hardest part. After that, conversations typically pick up quickly. The gap shrinks fast.
You might be met with warmth. You might not. But the option of reconnecting closes the moment you stop trying.