10 Heartwarming Ways to Keep Friendships Thriving During Life's Newest Chapters
Unlocking the Secret to Eternal Friendship: How to Keep Your Bestie Close Even When Adulting Happens!
Discover these 10 heartwarming hacks that might just make you the friendship guru of your social circle!
Ah, the postpartum period—a time when you're simultaneously mortified by your own bodily functions and managing a tiny human being who's equally gross, yet adorable. You're crispy one minute and soggy the next, like a forgotten piece of toast. But amidst the fog of late-night feeds and diaper blowouts, there's one relationship you should never let get crusty: your friendship with your bestie!
1. Scheduled S.O.S Calls
Remember timed appointments and being fashionably late? Well, those days are gone. Schedule in some S.O.S calls with your best friend. Like, "Oh no! The baby's napping, and I've nothing to do but eat ice cream—help!" Quality venting completes friendship maintenance.
"Friendship maintenance: Keeping it high-calorie and low-stress."
2. Snapchat Diaries
Because a picture is worth a thousand screw-ups. Capture these fleeting moments when your maternity leggings match the baby's bib, and share them exclusively with your BFF. They'll either laugh, cry, or book a babysitter and come join the chaos.
"Your sneaky snaps could save more friendships than a trust fall."
3. Cook-a-Meal Bonding
Who said adulting can't be delicious? Invite your friend to a cooking session. Sure, you may ruin a few recipes but remember: more flour under the table means more laughs to share.
"Too many cooks spoil the broth, but they strengthen the bonds!"
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4. Secret Postpartum Getaways
Channel the genius of steganography and plan secret outings. Whether a coffee run post-diapers or clandestine bookstore euphoria without pacifiers, these escapades will mark your adventures as legendary.
"Espresso goes well with a whiff of secrecy!"
5. The Netflix Covenant
No spoilers! Keep a series reserved just between the two of you. Who needs avocados when you have this sumptuous, secret media bonding?
"Spoiler alert: Not sharing that cliffhanger is the ultimate act of love."
6. Message Marathon Challenges
Who can send the most pointless memes? Eliminator of the blues, this tactic keeps your mind sharp while giving your bestie her daily dose of giggles!
"Champion: One who out-memes the banality of parenting!"blockquote>You might also love
7. Voice Note Diaries
The quickest way to keep the emotional V8 engine revving. When you're knee-deep in baby paraphernalia, send away those poetic morning blurbs. Not to mention, voice notes let you rant hands-free!
"In a sea of texts, be a melodic storm."
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8. DIY Survival Kits
What better gift to give your bestie than a customized survival kit? Pack it with cheese, chocolate, and possibly wine 'cause friendship and calories have the best symmetry!
"DIY: Drama Immunity Yarn!"
9. The Book Club Facade
Why lie and say you’ll start a workout? Bond over book suggestions instead. Plan these reading nirvanas together, spilling over five pages max, but speak volumes of your bond.
"Page turners won't turn bellies, but friendships instead!"
10. Friendship Bucket Lists
Because midnight run to the stores in robes should have paper targets. Nail those spontaneous plans on paper and keep them more sacred than childhood promises.
"Friend bucket lists: the uninherited fortune of adulting!"