A configuration to allow for the suppression or delay of the changing of an ID of a first wireless device to maintain a connection with another wireless device. The apparatus establishes a connection with a second wireless device using a side link. An ID of a first wireless device is provided to the second wireless device. The apparatus determines to change the ID of the first wireless device based on a predetermined schedule. The apparatus initiates a suppression to change of the ID of the first wireless device to maintain the connection with the second wireless device.