# Stay in touch reminder on WhatsApp

> Gentle WhatsApp reminders to message the friends and family you mean to keep up with, on a rhythm you choose, so months don't slip by unnoticed. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/stay-in-touch (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- A close friend, every two weeks: "Every 2 weeks on Sunday at 6pm remind me to message Jake"
- Family, once a month: "Every month on the 1st at 7pm remind me to call Grandma"
- A follow-up on news: "Remind me on Friday at 5pm to ask Tom how the new job is going"

A stay in touch reminder on WhatsApp is a regular nudge to message someone you care about. With Mindie, send "every 2 weeks on Sunday at 6pm remind me to message Jake" and it comes back every other Sunday.

Nobody decides to drift from a friend. Weeks just pass, and the longer the gap, the stranger it feels to send the first message.

## Who to set it for

- **Close friends** who live far away, every week or two.
- **Family** you don't see often, like grandparents or cousins, monthly.
- **People going through something,** a new baby, a move, a hard month, with a one-off check-in.

## Why people drift

- **Busy weeks don't feel like long gaps.** Then three months have gone.
- **Nobody wants to be the one who always reaches out,** so nobody does.
- **News is forgotten.** You meant to ask about the interview and never did.

## Habits that help

- **Keep it small.** A two-line message counts. It doesn't need to be a call.
- **Note their news.** A quick note about a job, trip or exam gives you something to ask about.
- **Pair it with something.** A Sunday evening slot for messages becomes a habit quickly.

## How Mindie handles it

Send one reminder per person with the rhythm and time. Mindie confirms and repeats it, in your timezone. Reply "done" after you message them, or "snooze" if now isn't a good time. Ask for your notes on someone before you call.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't message your friends or family.** Reminders come to your own chat only.
- **It doesn't read your other chats,** so it won't know you already spoke.

## FAQ

### How often should I check in?
Whatever matches the friendship. Close friends every week or two, others monthly or every few months. Set each one separately.

### Will Mindie message my friends for me?
No. Mindie only messages you. The text or call to your friend is yours.

### Can I keep notes on what's going on in their lives?
Yes. Send a note like "note: Sarah starts her new job on 3 March" and ask for it before you call.

### Can I set different gaps for different people?
Yes. Set a monthly reminder for one friend and a quarterly one for another, each with their name.

### What if I don't have time when it arrives?
Reply "snooze 1 hour" or "push it to Saturday", and Mindie moves it, so the nudge isn't lost.

## Related
- [Call your parents reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/call-parents)
- [Birthday reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/birthday)
- [WhatsApp notes](https://www.getmindie.app/features/whatsapp-notes)
- [Message Yourself on WhatsApp: Make It a Notes App That Works](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/message-yourself-on-whatsapp)