My oldest friends.

Because we live so far apart since I moved to the West of Ireland, we only get to meet up a few times a year.

Our time together is always fun and laughter. If you’re Irish, you’ll know what I mean by banter and good ole slagging.

If you’re not Irish, it means we mildly insult each other in a way that’s not taken seriously. We have a line we don’t cross. And if sometimes that line gets smudged, we acknowledge it, apologise without drama, and begin again. We laugh with each other about ourselves, our problems, and our habits.

Some might say that this kind of behaviour comes with age, but I disagree, because we’ve been like this since the beginning. (30+ years)

Humour is important and can be the best antidote for all sorts of problems. It helps us to see things in a more positive light. That’s what my experiences have taught me anyway.

My friends and I can have heart-to-hearts and important conversations, but we always end on a high note! 

I think a lot of it has to do with how we accept each other – flaws and all. None of us are perfect and none of us are the same. We share some traits but the best thing we all have in common is our sense humour!