Life without F.R.I.E.N.D.S is not a life to live. It would be boring, dull, mundane and insane. Friends are the lifeblood, the sunshine, the sanity that makes every day worth living and dying for. If not friends, then who would make you laugh till your stomach aches or makes you do all the silly things that become cherishable memories. That’s why friends are your extended family. However, then life happens, and you all move out to pursue your goals. No matter how much you earn and become successful; you still need your old buddies, rather a bunch of crazy people would be more appropriate.

Life is busier, but you can’t miss your friends even when you have too much on your plate. Sharing with you time tested tips to stay close to your friends.

• Keep In Touch: You surely can take out a few minutes from your busy schedule to check up on your friends. A call or a Whatsapp text is always a good idea. But, don’t you feel like seeing your friends face and actually experience you are close to him or her? So, catch up with your friend/s on a video call, facetime, zoom, skype.
• Connect Over Food: Breakfast meet, brunch dates, Coffee meets are all a great excuse to meet with your pals and bond over food. If you and your friends are in the same city, you can always hang out with them. Even grabbing your cup of coffee or burger and catching up in the metro would also work. If you cannot meet, you can make food or cake delivery in Ranchi or wherever he or she is working. Leave a note, I Miss brunching with you, or I Miss our food dates. Not a whole cake, but jar cakes and cupcakes are ideal for those little sweet cravings.
• Weekend Getaways: The mundane lives leave you with no strength and energy. The only way to recharge and get back to the old routine is to take a weekend getaway—plan with your friends a short trip to unwind. You can also spend much-needed quality time with your pals. Rishikesh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Shimla, Nainital, Roorkee are some of the places where you can plan your weekends. You can even stay at a resort and indulge in some activities.
• House Party: Turn Friday Nights into Friyay! After your office, you and your friend can gather at someone’s place and chill. Snacks, drinks, music and the party mood and vibe is on. Till late you can have the best time with your friends. If not home, you can stay at OYO rooms and have fun with your friends while watching some movies or Netflix on your mobile phones. Try your hands at cooking, and it will be a nice experience. Maggie, Pasta, Burgers, Fries is something you can make easily.
• Work Out Together: Strengthen your bond on the yoga mat or treadmill. With your fitness freak friend, make a daily or weekly workout plan. You can go for morning or evening walks and take yoga classes together. Burn your fat in the gym while having some nice friend time. If possible, take yoga retreats together.
• Catch up on Special Days: Birthday and Friendship Day are two most important days in the life of the friends. Reserve these days for your friends. No matter what, catch up with your friend/ friends. Mutually decide on a place and meet. It could be the late evening party when office hours are finished or a quick lunch meet. Whatever suits you and your friends the best.
• Surprise Visit: You can make a surprise visit to your friend whenever you can. Going somewhere and your friend’s office or home falls in the path, pause and head to meet him or her. If your offices are close by, you can visit during breaks or travel together home. These are small opportunities to seize and catch up with your friends as and when you can.

Friends are important. They are the inseparable part of your life. Even when you are busy with other things, there is always a desire to meet them, and these ideas can help you out. These ideas will ensure your work is not hampered, and you are able to have a gala time with your bestie(s).