Friends Are Like Underwear

Friends are like underwear. We all have drawers full of them, but if we’re being honest, only a few are actually our favorites. That’s a problem — because these are the ones you trust with the most vulnerable parts of yourself. You’d better make sure you’re keeping the right ones close.

The best of them give you confidence, support, and a solid foundation. They fit just right and make you feel like your best self. The worst? They pinch, ride up, or make you feel bad about yourself — no matter how cute they look on the hanger.

So here’s my challenge to you: take a good, hard look at both your friendships and your underwear drawer. Who (and what) still fits? Who looks great but secretly makes you miserable? Who’s fine on paper, but you never actually reach for anymore?

It’s time to do some editing. Toss the ones that no longer serve you — the stretched-out, uncomfortable, and emotionally chafing ones. Keep the ones that lift you up, make you feel comfortable in your own skin, and remind you who you are.

You should be able to close your eyes, reach into your dresser drawer or your followers list, and know that whatever you land on will be a winner.

At the end of the day, both friendships and underwear are about quality, not quantity. The right ones — maintained with care — will support you from the inside out. The purge might feel uncomfortable at first, but trust me: what’s left will give you more energy, peace, and confidence than you thought possible.