Life brings about a large variety of people, from your childhood friends to your future partner. The tricky part comes when these worlds collide. It can be tricky to balance friend time with and without your partner, ensuring you can spend time together, but you don’t lose those personal moments with your loved one from childhood.
Why Does Solo Time With Your Friend Matter?
Some might enter a relationship and leave their previous friendships behind, forsaking them for their new loved one. Others might try their hardest to cling to the past. There are several reasons why holding solo time with your friend does matter.
Solo time with your friend matters for the following reasons:
- Natural conversation: If your friend doesn’t know your partner well, it can be tricky to hold a natural conversation. They might never bring up items they would if you were alone.
- Appreciation: Making the effort to have solo time with your friends shows them you appreciate them.
- Time for yourself: It’s vital to set aside time for yourself in a relationship. Moments with your friend will help.
- Connection to the past: Finally, it’s helpful to hold a connection to the past. Solo time with your friend is a reminder of that.
If you want to maintain the relationship, keep these items in check.
Although it might not seem critical in the early stages of a relationship, spending time with your family does matter. Ensure you keep up with them whenever possible, balancing solo time well.
How To Balance Time Effectively
It’s critical to have some solo time with your friend, along with spending time with everyone. There are a few tactics to ensure you balance your time as effectively as possible.
Try to schedule out the times ahead of time. While it’s okay for your partner to be there often, there should be specific days set aside for spending time with your friend. Communicate with both people and don’t overwhelm yourself one way or the other. The more balanced, the healthier the relationships.
Hi! My name is Kimmy B, I am the co-host of the We’reHard podcast. I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I’ve always loved working out and staying active but recently found my groove in the fitness industry.