How to level up your friendships. (1) Follow through on your commitments. This will earn you more trust. (2) Be quick to forgive and quick to admit you're wrong. Humility with others will foster humility from them. (3) Affirm your friend's feelings before offering advice. This will put you on each others' team. (4) Schedule check-ins. If texting regularly isn't a default for you, schedule it. It'll keep you communication fresh.