Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships
Letting Go of Perfect
Perfection is a myth, especially when it comes to relationships. Friendships thrive not on flawless interactions but on genuine ones. The holiday season can amplify the pressure to be “perfect,” but true friends don’t expect perfection—they value authenticity.
Release the need to say the perfect thing, give the perfect gift, or plan the perfect outing. Instead, focus on being present and sincere. A heartfelt message or a simple gesture often means more than anything extravagant.
When you let go of perfection, you allow room for real, meaningful connection. And in doing so, you give yourself—and your friends—the gift of grace.
Journaling Prompt: How does striving for perfection impact your friendships? What would it feel like to let go of that pressure?
Action Step: Do something imperfectly today—send a messy but heartfelt message, give a gift that’s simple but meaningful, or just show up as you are.
Interactive Comment: Ready to embrace imperfection? Comment with “Perfectly imperfect!”
Would you like to find out what type of friend YOU are? How well do you know your friends? If you and a new friend really are compatible? I have created a set of light-hearted quizzes, quotes and questions to help you do just that.
Included:
- How well do you know your Friends? Quiz
- What is Your Friendship Style? and Are your Friendship Styles compatible? Quiz
- 20 of the Most Inspiring Friends and Friendship Quotes and
- 20 lighthearted Questions you can ask to get to know a new Friend
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Author Bio: Dr Margaretha Montagu – described as a “game changer”, “gifted healer”, “guiding light” and “life-enriching author” – is an experienced medical doctor, a certified NLP practitioner, a medical hypnotherapist, an equine-assisted psychotherapist (EAGALAcertified) and a transformational retreat leader who guides her clients through life transitions – virtually, or with the assistance of her Friesian and Falabella horses, at their home in the southwest of France.
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