I still like to keep in touch with friends, even if only occasionally.If you are angry and disappointed, you might as well admit it, even if only to yourself.
even if only
Even if it is done only for this reason or to this end (as opposed to other, perhaps more important ones). The phrase is used to describe the least of a task that one can or should do. You need to call your mom, even if only to tell her that you landed safely in London.