My Friend Thinks She’s Aphrodite: Here’s Why She’s Right

Meet my friend Jen. She’s an artist, writer, creative genius, life coach, and foodie. I’ve probably missed a few things because there is little Jen hasn’t done…yet.

Jen and I have little in common. She can’t stand the music I like. I’m not a fan of her favorite boho fashions. She is a dancer and former professional figure skater and exudes physical grace. I look like I have a large stick up my you-know-what when I attempt any dance or perform any athletic activity that requires bending. She’s into new age philosophies and authors. I am not. We disagree on many life choices and we are in different stages of life, with a 13-year age difference and starkly different professional backgrounds.

How do two people, who are so unlike, make it work? At a time in our nation’s history when people are deeply divided and arguing about everything from politics, to health care decisions, to whether or not Dr. Suess books are racist, and every thing offends someone, how do we manage to stay close? It’s easy. 1) We don’t talk about politics, health care decisions, or Dr. Suess books and 2) WE PLAY DAILY.

Let’s focus on the second item: play.