Why Midweek Dinners with Old Friends Are the Real Highlight of Adulting

Sometimes the best part of the week isn’t some fancy plan or wild weekend getaway. Nope, it’s those simple midweek dinners with friends where we swap stories, laugh at the absurdities of life, and unwind from the daily juggling act of work, family, and all-around adulting chaos.

Our friendship started years ago in Thailand, and even though we’re now in the U.S., each chasing different dreams, we’re still there for each other when we can be. It’s like a time capsule we can jump back into, full of shared memories, inside jokes, and a mutual understanding of our past and present lives.

As we get older, friendships naturally evolve. We may not stay in touch every day (or even every month), but who needs a friendship that needs constant babysitting? The beauty of true friendship is that it doesn’t demand 24/7 attention. We get that life is a balancing act, and no one’s keeping score. We all have to do our own thing, and that’s perfectly okay.

So, here’s to those midweek meetups that keep us sane, the friends who’ve been with us through the years, and the moments that remind us that while life may get busier, these small gatherings are worth making time for. Cheers to old friends—here’s to making new memories!