Thoughtfulness
There’s this tired narrative that women are catty, competitive, or full of drama, the whole “Karen” stereotype wrapped up with a bow. But honestly? That couldn’t be further from my reality. The truth is, the women in my life are thoughtful in ways that go beyond what most people imagine. Supportive, generous, attentive. I can’t think of a single week in the past few years where I haven’t received a kind note, a small gift, or some token of friendship. Sometimes it’s simple, sometimes it’s unexpected, but it’s always meaningful. Maybe I’ve just been lucky. Or maybe I’ve made some really smart choices about who I surround myself with. Tim has good friends as well, truly, he does. But their friendships look different. There aren’t surprise notes or little gifts just because. It’s more like a quick text, a call, maybe meeting up for a beer. And that’s fin, we’re all wired differently. Still, I can’t imagine any of his friends writing him a heartfelt note or showing up with a “just b...
