F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

If you are familiar with the popular comedy TV show, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., you will agree with me that it is the best TV show of all time. If you don’t agree, that’s your business. The best part of the show for me was the way the six major characters grew their friendship- they shared apartments together, fought with each other, supported each other, fell in love (romantically) with each other, and were present in each other lives. That was so relatable and also aspirational.

Very recently, I started counting my blessings and I realized that I have really amazing friends. I think I have been lucky to meet really nice people and form useful friendships with them. And this is not a “Tolu thing” cos I don’t think I am great at keeping friends and I also don’t think I am a perfect friend. But somehow, I have the best people in my corner.

As adults, keeping friendships can be tough especially at this stage where we are still trying to figure out life and settle into romantic relationships and marriages. I believe that this difficulty can be eased out by:

• being intentional
• communicating clearly
• getting rid of jealousy
• being present in the good times and in the bad times

Na all of us dey rough am, ngl. So if you have a friend that digs you and you dig them, you better keep that friendship and make it thrive.

E go be ✌🏾