Just make plans

We are social creatures, no doubt about it. Friends are a biological necessity. But hanging out has its challenges.

If we are thirsty, we can go get a drink. However, our friends aren't always free whenever we want (or perhaps need) them to be.

For too long I would deal with this uncomfortable feeling. If nobody was free, tough luck. I would feel bad and nothing productive would get done.

One day I called my friend. They were busy and couldn't hang out for whatever reason. Ugh. It was alright but disappointing for sure. They said, "Wanna make plans?" We did. I didn't think much about it. And a few minutes later I found myself in a really great mood. This caught me off guard.

All I had to do was make plans.

Knowing that I would see my friend in a few days quenched my thirst. It was enough.