I recently visited a school friend, despite thinking that we’d never organize ourselves enough to actually make plans. Yet sure enough, we were able to time it and I made the drive over with ease. We enjoyed each other’s company for a few days and then parted ways. I’m still surprised it all worked out.

However, what struck me about the visit was how comfortable it all was. I had never been to her house; in school, while we were very close, we didn’t live in the same dorm, were in different friend groups, and shared no classes. In a way, this was the first time we were spending an extended time together. read more