Should I Go to My 10 Year High School Reunion?

Are you wondering if you should go to your high school reunion? Are you debating if it is really worth the effort to go? Are you just not sure if there's really any benefit of going to a high school reunion? If so, here are some tips and advice for you.

There are many pros and cons of going to your high school reunion. One big advantage of attending the reunion is that you might reconnect with some long lost friends. With the age of the internet and cell phones, it is much easier to keep up with old friends that it used to be. You could run into an old friend or two and reconnect. People with friends are said to live longer and be healthier. So, if you are looking for reconnect with old friends, then definitely make an effort to attend the reunion.

Another plus of attending a high school reunion is it provides a time for job networking. You never know, you might hear of a job opportunity that could be better than what you currently have. You also might obtain some much needed career advice. You never know how one contact could lead to a great new job in about 15 years or so.

A third advantage of attending a high school reunion is that you could also make new friends. For example you could run into your old biology partner, and meet his wife. You could find out you have something in common - such as being pregnant, etc. It could develop into a meaningful relationship.

A fourth advantage is that it could simply be a great time for you. Mingling with old classmates, hearing speeches, and eating good food could be quite an entertaining evening. It could be a great opportunity to just have some much needed fun. If you are single, you might reconnect with an old crush, or perhaps find a new love.

Don't forget there are some disadvantages as well. If you didn't really have genuine friends in high school, and experienced some bullying it might not be worth it. Some people do not mature as much in ten years. If you have no desire to see these people, then it's perfectly okay to choose not to attend the reunion.

It can also be a little upsetting if you don't feel like you've met the goals you've wanted. For example, if you haven't attended college, experienced relationship struggles, or are still living with your parents, it could make you feel inadequate . It could lead to some hurt feelings if you hear others brag about their lavish weddings, jobs and college degrees.

Really, it's just something you should decide if you really want to go. If you don't want another reminder that you haven't attained the goals you've made, then by all means it's okay to not go.

If people were snobby to you in high school, chances are they will still be a little snobby at the ten year reunion. If you don't feel like you had any good friends in high school, and have lost contact with everyone, then don't go.

The decision to attend the reunion is up to you. There are many advantages of attending, depending on the circumstances. But there can be disadvantages as well. It's up to you. If you don't decide to go, treat yourself to something nice, such as a day at the spa or a nice dinner. Good luck!