"All the swiping, chatting, and meeting up on Thursday nights - even when you're super tired or not in the mood to go out. Now imagine putting that same effort into seeing your friends. On TikTok, people are talking about the importance of friendship and how easy it is to deprioritize your besties. While you might love your friends, it's not uncommon to go weeks, and sometimes even months, without seeing them."
""Be the friend you want to have," she said in the clip. In her comments, someone added, "Building community in 2026!" Chloe also talked about making new friends. "I want to see women expanding their friend roster. Girlies are getting dressed up to go to the bar to attract new friends. Striking up conversations with the cool girl at the coffee shop.""
People often spend substantial time and energy on dating activities such as swiping, chatting, and arranging nights out, even when exhausted. Allocating comparable effort to friendships can strengthen social bonds. Weekly friend dates foster a supportive circle of pals who uplift and include one another. Expanding friend rosters involves approaching potential friends in public spaces and inviting them on intentional outings. Friendships can provide enduring support, love, and companionship long after romantic relationships end. Applying the same level of care and regular scheduling to long-term friendships helps maintain consistent platonic love and build community.
Read at Bustle
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