Which relationships thrived in 2024 and why?

Day 5 of the 2024 review

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“Maybe you don’t need the whole world to love you. Maybe, you just need one person.” — Kermit the Frog

Here’s today’s 2024 review question:

Which Relationships Thrived in 2024 (and Which Ones Drifted) and Why?

As we close the chapter on 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect: which relationships brought you joy this year? Who felt like sunshine on a cloudy day? And which connections quietly faded into the background?

Relationships are like gardens—some bloom with little effort, others need consistent care, and occasionally, a few wither despite our best intentions. It’s not about blame or guilt; it’s about noticing what nourishes your soul and what doesn’t anymore.

The Relationships That Thrived:

• The Honest and Kind: These are the friends who gently told you that the haircut was daring but still made you feel fabulous. Truth, shared with care, was the glue that held bonds together this year.

• The Flexible and Forgiving: Whether it was quick check-ins or rescheduled plans, these relationships thrived because they made space for life’s unpredictability.

• The Low-Maintenance Friend: You might not have talked every week, but when you did, it felt like no time had passed. These connections reminded you that presence matters more than frequency.

The Ones That Drifted:

• The Overwhelming Ones: Some relationships might have felt heavier this year—not because of fault, but because your capacity was stretched. It’s okay to let go gently, with love.

• The Busy-But-Meaning-Well Ones: Sometimes life pulls us in different directions, and it doesn’t mean the care isn’t there—it’s just expressed differently now.

• The Ones That Had Their Time: Not all relationships are meant to last forever, and that’s okay too. Every connection teaches us something.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Here’s to nurturing the relationships that bring joy and meaning to your life in 2025—and to letting go of what no longer fits with kindness and gratitude.