Are friendships and building community a priority in your life?
Or instead of building relationships, are you so busy that you have no free time to connect with others? Or possibly you are so focused on working you never take time to build relationships?
Why is investing in friendships good for your family?
For starters, your friends can challenge and encourage you. You have people who can help you in times of struggle.
Another benefit is that your kids will learn how to make friends by watching how you interact with others. Having friends can help surround your kids with positive people who can help mold and impact them. They will also learn how to interact with other adults.
You will also have more than one source pouring into your heart cup.
What if you and your spouse have a fight that lasts for a while? Where or who will you turn to fill you up so you are in a healthy place to care for your spouse?
We were made for community.
“Oh, but I am so busy so I don’t have time to build relationships. I just want to stay home with my family.” I get it. Life can be exhausting.
That’s why building relationships has to be a priority or it will always get put on the back burner.
Besides, you never know the impact you may have on someone else’s life simply by investing in them.