4. Give Your Best to Friends and Family
While twentysomethings can sometimes spend a little too much energy on dating and marriage, they probably spend too little energy on friendships and family. Lots of people move around in their 20s, but even across the distance, make an effort to invest in the friendships that are important to you. Loyalty is no small thing, especially in a season during which so many other things are shifting.
Family is a tricky thing in your 20s—to learn how to be an adult out on your own but to also maintain a healthy relationship with your parents—but those relationships are really, really worth investing in.
This is really important to me, having moved halfway across the country 18 months ago. I feel so fortunate to say that most--maybe all--of my valuable friendships have remained that way. No, we may not talk as much as we used to, and we certainly don't get to see each other as much, but I think of my friends often and when I come to visit we are right where we left off.
Not only that, but I have had the opportunity to make even MORE wonderful friends out here in CO. These friends are my support, my lifeline, and partners in crime, and I couldn't have made it this far in grad school without them. Sharing this unique, tough, and worthwhile experience has created a bond like no other.
One of my favorite times in CO was when my three best friends came to visit for my birthday and got to join my other best friends to celebrate. All in one place. Amazing.
And, I still talk to my family daily. My sister and I talk/text throughout the day, almost everyday, and the thought of her moving out here makes me so excited. I also still talk to both of my parents more days than not. Like the article said, I have been able to be independent and still keep a close relationship with my family.
Truly blessed in this aspect.
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