Friendship in your 20’s

I feel incredibly lucky to have made lifelong friendships, some that still stay beside me, and others I hold from a distance. Every person who’s come into my life has brought a lesson I needed at the time, and that alone is something special.

But the ones who’ve stuck around, through the fun, the chaos, and everything in between, those are the friendships I treasure most. Our memories run deep, and I know they’ll only continue to grow.

Moving away hasn’t been easy. I definitely wish I had more time to continue the connections that were just beginning to bloom. But that’s life, right? I can still be genuinely happy for their new friendships, careers, and milestones. Their joy doesn’t take anything away from mine, it adds to it!

Things may feel different now, but change is just part of the deal. No matter where we are or how things shift, I know we’ll continue to show up for each other, in our own way, through it all.

With that said, I’m learning to remind myself that I’m deserving of new connections, too. I have a lot to give, and I want that energy to be met and reciprocated.

I’ll be honest: it takes me a little time to warm up and be my full, fun, true self. But once I do? There’s no going back. I want people I can go on adventures with, even if it’s just a spontaneous day trip, a coffee run, or browsing for a new book. Sure, I can (and often do) enjoy these things alone, but how long can a girl be independent for?

I used to think I was too introverted for it to really matter. But lately, I’ve realized how deeply I crave connection, the kind that brings out me. I want to trust someone, to share life with a friend who really sees me. Yes, I have that romantic bond, and I’m grateful for it, but it’s different somehow. I want that “my girls” kind of feeling, and I know it’s on its way.

I’m not looking to replace the friends I already have, just to add to them. My heart has room for friends in every new place I find myself in this lifetime :)