Happy Saturday, ,

Grab your coffee, tea, or whatever you're sipping on this morning, and let's yap for a minute.

I've been thinking about friendships lately. Not necessarily those ride-or-die, we've-been-friends-since-the-third-grade friendships, but just having people in your life you can enjoy. Somebody you can call up and say, "Girl, you wanna grab lunch?" Or somebody you can sit around with, laugh about something ridiculous, and just enjoy a good ol' conversation.

Because here's the thing. Everybody doesn't have to be your bestie to be a good friend.

I think we sometimes put so much emphasis on finding our people, building our circle, and having deep, lifelong friendships that we forget there's something pretty special about simply having good company.

And don't get me wrong. Having someone you can trust with your deepest thoughts, your struggles, and all the things you don't share with the rest of the world is wonderful. But every friendship doesn't have to carry that kind of weight.

Sometimes you just need a lunch buddy. A walking buddy. Somebody who enjoys checking out new places. Somebody who will laugh with you until your stomach hurts. Or somebody you can call and say, "I don't really have anything to talk about, but what you doing?" 😂

And you know what? That's perfectly fine!

As we get older, friendships can become a little more complicated. People move, schedules change, children grow up, careers shift, and life just keeps on doing what life does. Before you know it, weeks or even months have passed, and you realize you haven't spent much time connecting with people outside of your everyday responsibilities.

And let me tell you, scrolling through Facebook and liking somebody's pictures is NOT the same as having a conversation with them.

Now, I'm not saying you need to be out in these streets every weekend. Shoot, sometimes the best Saturday plans involve absolutely NO plans. But I do believe we need human connection. We need laughter, conversation, and opportunities to enjoy life with other people.

And here's another thing. You don't have to wait for someone to invite you. Sometimes you have to be the one who picks up the phone, sends the text, or says, "Hey, let's get together."

Will everybody be available? Nope. Will every invitation turn into a lifelong friendship? Absolutely not. But that's not the point. The point is to make room for connection without putting so many expectations on what that connection has to become.

Maybe that person you met at an event becomes someone you meet for coffee once a month. Maybe your neighbor becomes your walking buddy. Maybe someone you strike up a conversation with becomes someone you genuinely enjoy spending time with.

And maybe, just maybe, a simple conversation turns into a beautiful friendship you never saw coming.

But even if it doesn't, you still had a good conversation, shared some laughs, and enjoyed a little time with another human being. And there's value in that, too.

So here's my little thought for this weekend. Don't get so caught up in finding a best friend that you overlook the joy of simply making friends.

Every connection doesn't have to become a deep relationship to be meaningful.

Sometimes good company is enough.

And speaking of good company, this is one of the reasons I love creating spaces where people can come together, sip on something they enjoy, and just YAP! No pressure to impress anybody, no expectation that you have to share your entire life story. Just conversation, community, and FUN!

Because sometimes, that's exactly what we need. Join me on Thursday, Nov 12th from 7-8 PM ET for a virtual Sip & Yap. This one is FREE!

☕ Let's Talk About It!

Do you think we've made friendship too complicated as adults? Are you someone who needs a close-knit circle, or are you perfectly happy having different friends for different things?

And here's another question: When was the last time you invited somebody to do something just because you wanted some good company?

Hit reply and tell me. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Until next time, keep being YOU, make room for a little laughter, and don't forget to Be FABulous!

~ Sybil (MomJonz)

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