Me and my best friend are usually consistently busy and we don't exactly live close to each other. This usually means it's really hard for us to hang out in person. Today was a particularly terrible one. I had a tough day at school getting back to forever, and right when I got home, my family and I got into this huge argument. It was not my day and I genuinely needed event before the feeling got any worse. So getting to catch up virtually over a game, we both like, it's sometimes exactly what I need and I've been able to be there for him too when he has a tough day. Honestly, having this routine with him has been huge for my mental health. When friends aren't physically around, finding ways to stay connected like this makes such a difference. It's not just about the game, it's about having someone who gets it and is there even virtually. It's an easy way to connect, like we're catching up over virtual coffee.