Tribe. It’s a word used to describe our close-knit friendship circles of love and support. It is also said that we need them to survive this crazy thing called life.
I get it. Kids, spouse, friends, careers, school, just life leaves us needing a source to lean on that understands us and loves us just the same. But…tribes can get tricky. One thing I have learned is that the more people in your tribe, the stickier it can become. The larger your tribe, the harder it becomes to stay connected. And, I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but I am not a triber. And if we are real with ourselves, a lot of us aren’t either. And that is okay.
I am more for those solid friendships that stand the test of time. I am a firm believer that true friends don’t use the mantra “Friendships can last without talking to each other consistently.” I am not saying everyday communication is necessary, but I do speak to my closest friends weekly. Whether it is by text or phone, we communicate. No relationship can survive without normal communication.
