We're not in college anymore...

Most of my blog posts are about travels, holiday's, activities or kids. This one is none of the above. Feel free to stop reading (not sure I'll even actually post this or if it will stay forever in the drafts folder).

In the last couple weeks I've talked to two different friends from college. Both of whom I feel like I know really well. I roomed with both at different times and they're both people that I might not talk to frequently, but I know I could easily just hangout after years of not having seen each other.

So, why is this? and more importantly, why is it so hard to find friends like this after the college years? I know there are a few couples that Ryan and I would LOVE to live next to. Life would be awesome! They're people I wouldn't feel bad/awkward dropping in on if I just needed to get out of the house, was having a bad day or just plain felt like it. People I could talk about nothing with for hours and not have any awkward lulls in the conversation. People I could do dinners, games, workouts, crafts, vacations...pretty much you name it...with and have it be a load of fun.

I know I'm in a different situation than most in that we live in a foreign country where we don't speak the national languages and age wise we're younger than most expats. I'm not saying I don't have any friends here because I do. I just really don't feel like I have those good college type friendships where help comes without asking (or expecting anything in return), where there is always someone to talk to (aside from a husband) and where time away from the kids is a given (that would be nice).

So that's my first thoughts. My second is much more basic. We've been here a little over 2 years and I've come to the conclusion that no matter what anyone says, everyone needs a friend. Sure, you might not find the perfect match (like above), but as long as you respect each other, I think any two people can be friends.